Los Angeles, February 14, 2013 – San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon announced this week that the body inside the cabin has not yet been identified as Christopher Dorner, telling members of the press, “We believe that this investigation is over at this point.” In light of these developments, Tyler Izen, president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), issued the following statement:
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Monica Quan, USC Public Safety Officer Keith Lawrence, Riverside Police Officer Michael Crain, and the most recent casualty, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremiah MacKay, innocents all brutally murdered by Dorner. We send good wishes and personal prayers to the Riverside officer, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy and LAPD officer who were also injured during Dorner’s attacks and will have a tough recovery ahead of them.
“We want to express our sincere appreciation to the numerous law enforcement agencies that joined together to bring the murderous rampage of Christopher Dorner to an end. We also want to thank the communities, not only in and around Los Angeles, but across the nation for their help and support during this exhaustive ordeal.
“We are grateful that it appears that this reign of terror is over. Christopher Dorner intended to wreak havoc and terrorize Los Angeles and all of law enforcement who protect our communities. Instead, he reminded us that evil is outmatched and overcome by the goodness of millions of residents and peace officers who stand in unity to do what is right and just. Dorner’s senseless murder of completely innocent people makes it clear that his deranged behavior was not the result of supposed ill treatment by the LAPD, concussions sustained playing football, attempts to reveal the “truth,” or any other excuse he offered in his written ramblings. Murder is never justified. Only a homicidal narcissist would think so.
“As the families of those he murdered grieve their loss, we will mourn with them and support them—the true victims in this tragic saga.”
Contact: Eric Rose (805) 624-0572
About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
