Vermont-Slauson: Oran Eugene Douglas III, 37
August 11, 2009 | 10:22
pm
According to LAPD officials, two officers on patrol recognized Douglas, who they described as a parolee and known gang member, as they drove on 68th Street.
Officer Gabriel Holguin exited the patrol car to approach Douglas and called his name, authorities said.
Holguin told investigators that he saw Douglas holding his waist as he ran. "Douglas eventually stumbled as he drew a gun from his waistband. He then turned toward the officer with his gun, and an officer involved shooting occurred," according to an LAPD news release on the shooting.
Douglas was pronounced dead at the scene and a loaded gun was recovered from his body, officials said.
Holguin has been an LAPD officer for five years, according to authorities. LAPD Force Investigation Division is investigating the shooting.
Officer Gabriel Holguin exited the patrol car to approach Douglas and called his name, authorities said.
Holguin told investigators that he saw Douglas holding his waist as he ran. "Douglas eventually stumbled as he drew a gun from his waistband. He then turned toward the officer with his gun, and an officer involved shooting occurred," according to an LAPD news release on the shooting.
Douglas was pronounced dead at the scene and a loaded gun was recovered from his body, officials said.
Holguin has been an LAPD officer for five years, according to authorities. LAPD Force Investigation Division is investigating the shooting.
-- Anthony Pesce
Live by the gun die by the gun!
Posted by: In the trenches | August 12, 2009 at 06:50 AM
Hey "My Crybaby"
There's already a "hater" on here but we are definitely missing you and I still don't believe it. I'm glad you were allowed the opportunity to swim in my pool before you left. I wish my baby would of had the same opportunity (our little joke)LOL Rest on my brother and watch over us. We miss and love you!!!
Your Sis
Posted by: OGMAMAGROOVE | August 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM
the old hand in the waistband excuse.
Posted by: dwayne | November 13, 2009 at 04:54 PM
i loved him he was my step uncle he was very nice he left two kids behind and a big family to but the lapd did not are about that they only care about them selves and i hope police see this to .
Posted by: jameka james | November 20, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Ms. James,
Did I miss something? A convict with a gun out in public? Runs, pulls the gun from his waist and points it at the officers. I hope the officers read this too thank goodness you both went home safe! Thank you for doing a thankless job. If I missed something please feel free to point it out to me.
Posted by: Jet | November 20, 2009 at 09:20 AM
jameka james, did he not have a gun on his person? Dont you think he was putting the public in extreme danger by doing that?
If the police need to be selfish by stopping dangerous people from commiting dangerous acts, then so be it.
Posted by: syscom3 | November 20, 2009 at 02:34 PM
nd 59 hoovers
Posted by: 107street | November 29, 2009 at 08:32 AM