BREAKING UPDATE: Accused Cop Killer, Chris Dorner, Found Dead in Burned Cabin

[kpete]

Last edited Tue Feb 12, 2013, 11:18 PM - Edit history (12)

Source: KTLA

Body believed to be fugitive ex-L.A. cop recovered
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57569072/flames-engulf-cabin-where-ex-l.a-cop-believed-holed-up/


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BREAKING: Accused Cop Killer, Chris Dorner, Found Dead in Burned Cabin

BIG BEAR — An LAPD official has confirmed to KTLA that a body found inside a burned out cabin in Big Bear is believed to be that of accused cop-killer Christopher Dorner.

Authorities are in the process of removing his body from the cabin.

The fugitive former officer had been holed up in the cabin for several hours on Tuesday afternoon.

At one point, police broke windows, pumped in tear gas and blasted a loud speaker urging Dorner to surrender.



Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/02/12/cabin-dormer-believed-to-be-holed-up-in-on-fire/#ixzz2KkEzGdPk



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Sources at LAPD via KTLA, Los Angeles, at 6:49 p.m. Pacific Standard Time; Christopher Dorner is dead. God have mercy on his wretched soul; and God take care of the people he killed and God take care of the survivors who grieve their lost ones.

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The six-day manhunt for accused killer Christopher Dorner took a dramatic turn Tuesday when the suspect got into a shootout with authorities, according to law enforcement sources.

Details were sketchy. But the sources said that Dorner burglarized a home in the Big Bear area, tied up a couple and stole their car.

During the gun battle, two police officers were wounded. Their conditions were unknown. A state Fish and Game official was also shot at, sources said.

Four local schools are on lockdown.





Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/02/12/cabin-dormer-believed-to-be-holed-up-in-on-fire/#axzz2KkEmrADQ

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UPDATES:
http://ktla.com/live/#axzz2Kj2zjdVm



A local CBS reporter was caught in a huge police firefight with suspected killer Christopher Dorner on Tuesday.

Dorner, who is alleged to have killed at least three people, is in Big Bear, California, on the run from authorities.

Carter Evans, who works for KCBS and KCAL was with police, and the station stayed with him on the phone as he reported the situation. Gunfire could be heard throughout.

"It certainly sounds like a lot of gunfire," the station's anchor said to Evans
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/12/carter-evans-christopher-dorner-ktla_n_2672431.html?utm_hp_ref=media

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Two law enforcement officers are being airlifted to a local hospital with unknown injuries after a shootout in the Big Bear area with a suspect believed to be Chris Dorner.

Authorities say deputies working the Big Bear area in their search for Dorner responded to the 1200 block of Club View Drive for a reported stolen vehicle by a man matching Dorner's description. Deputies immediately began a search of the area.

The vehicle was located at Highway 38 and Glass Road a short time later. The suspect fled into the forest on foot and barricaded himself inside a cabin. There was an exchange of gunfire between law enforcement and the suspect, wounding two officers.

It is believed the suspect has barricaded himself in a cabin. Expect closures on highways 38, 330 and 18 due to the investigation.

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=8989757


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Dorner surrounded


'Hundreds of rounds' fired during gun battle
By Los Angeles Times Staff | 2:32 p.m.
Dozens of law enforcement officers were racing to the last reported scene of a gun battle near the 7 Oaks cabin area near Big Bear. 'There are deputies everywhere,' a source says.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/02/dorner-shootout-big-bear-hundreds-shots.html


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Press Conference

call of stolen vehicle reported
fit Dorner's description

vehicle located at HWY 38
Chased Dorner on foot
shortly thereafter he barricaded himself in cabin

gun fire (LOTS)



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[div class="excerpt"]UPDATE — Here's the official statement from the San Bernadino sheriffs:

On Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 12:22 p.m, deputies working the Big Bear area search for Christopher Dorner responded to the 1200 block of Club View Dr. for a reported stolen vehicle. The reporting party said the suspect took their vehicle and described the suspect as looking very similar to Dorner. Deputies immediately began a search on the ground and from the air for the vehicle.

The vehicle was located at Hwy. 38 and Glass Rd. The suspect fled into the forest and barricaded himself inside a cabin. A short time later there was an exchange of gunfire between law enforcement and the suspect. Sheriff’s SWAT is onscene.

Two law enforcement officers are being airlifted to a local hospital with unknown injuries.
http://www.heavy.com/news/2013/02/breaking-christopher-dorner-in-shootout-with-cops-in-big-bear/

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LAPD calls on Dorner to give up. "It's time to end the bloodshed." on.cnn.com/Xx0wob

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[div class="excerpt"]Updated at 6:46 p.m. ET One of the law enforcement officers hurt in today's shootout has died, CNN affiliates and the Los Angeles Times have reported. We're awaiting a news conference at the medical center.
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2013/02/12/police-checking-reports-that-ex-lapd-officer-dorner-sighted/

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[div class="excerpt"]Fugitive ex-cop believed dead, as cabin stronghold goes up in flames

The dramatic manhunt for a fugitive ex-LAPD cop who killed at least four people apparently ended when the cabin he holed up in went up in flames, with ammunition exploding and smoke billowing up into the mountain air.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/12/fugitive-ex-cop-exchanges-fire-with-authorities-ap-source-says/#ixzz2Kjilaj4T

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Oh, I sure hope so.

[snagglepuss]

2. Good news. The couple is lucky they weren't killed as it sounds

like Dorner is not just desparate but deranged.

[SoapBox]

17. I'm just curious...

but I want to know WHY he's deranged?

[roxy1234]

20. Because he didnt kill them

But I guess if he did he would still be considered deranged. Anyway, killing or not killing, he is still deranged

[bitchkitty]

82. He's deranged because he

reported another cop's kicking a suspect in the face, and for his honesty he was kicked off the force and accused of lying about the cop.

I'm not taking his side, but that was the reason stated in his manifesto - this is where it stems from.

[Nika]

3. Let us hope this man indeed has been caught.

He is a load of death waiting to happen as long as he is free.

[greyl]

4. Caught? CNN lol.

Article doesn't say he was caught.

edit: neither does MSNBC live stream here: http://www.zahipedia.info/2010/01/28/online-msnbc-news-live-msnbc-live-news/

[iandhr]

5. I am surprised that he allowed himself to be taken alive.

[RebelOne]

15. He is still on the loose, but I think he will not be taken alive. n/t

[iandhr]

16. There was an earlier post that said he was captured

Not surprised there is conflicting information.

[KeepItReal]

6. This is not inaccurate. He has *not* been captured.

Some moderator locked my LBN thread with a link to real-time news.


Here's a link to live activity:

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Christopher-Dorner-LAPD-Manhunt-Search-Big-Bear-190902721.html

[OKNancy]

7. sorry, I've asked kpete to edit.. if she doesn't shortly, I'll unlock yours

[kpete]

13. done

and thanks OKNancy for the heads up

peace, kp

[greyl]

11. Yes it is. ;) edit: Was inacurate, that is. nt

[gateley]

8. Currently in a stand off, I think -- watching MSNBC

[Siwsan]

9. CNN is reporting that he is 'pinned down'

And that they don't know in what sense - on the ground? In a house? In an area? It's all pretty much spotty reporting, right now.

I think if he was in actual custody, that would be quickly confirmed.

[Common Sense Party]

19. The live local feed is showing a cabin where they say he is holed up

Took two women hostage? Shot at and wounded a couple officers...

[Siwsan]

22. I'm watching on CNN

The mayor of Big Bear was saying there are likely no buildings where he is. But, I'm hearing and reading that same report about the hostages.

A former FBI assistant director just defined 'pinned down'. He said no matter where Dorner is, pinned down means he's no longer running and he's contained.

[Common Sense Party]

26. The local feed says that they're in the middle of a firefight with a suspect

at the Big Bear cabin right now, have been for about 30 minutes.

But they just have a helicopter shot; can't tell anything.

[NV Whino]

10. If it's a 5'2" Caucasian female, it's probably him.

[SoapBox]

18. ...I got that.

I'm sure that someone will hate that you posted this...but oh how I get it!

[Cooley Hurd]

12. I'm watching CNN - they say he's still not captured.

And the live shot they've shown from the helicopter show cops crouched behind their cars.

I think the AP sent this out too soon...

[blueclown]

14. How many more innocent citizens will be in the LAPD's crosshairs?

[brooklynite]

21. ...or in Dorner's?

[Posteritatis]

23. Seriously? This whole thing and it's the LAPD you're upset with? (nt)

[blueclown]

27. Who's the criminal in this scenario?

Not much rational thought or actions are expected from Dorner, as he is a fugitive.

Now can we say the same about the LAPD? Targeting a 5'2 woman as resembling Dorner?

[Common Sense Party]

30. Right now? The current scenario near Big Bear? There's only one criminal.

And it's Dorner.

[blueclown]

33. It was a rhetorical question.

I would expect a lack of judgment from a fugitive. I do not expect a police organization such as the LAPD to pretend they are playing Call of Duty and take shots at a 5'2 woman that somehow resembles Dorner.

[heaven05]

78. ohh

dorner such an evil, evil man. That idiot walking around with a weapon strapped to his idiot body in the JCP store in a crowded mall with a magazine with live rounds in it is more dangerous in my book. I'm sorry Dorner really didn't have a chance to give his side. But I knew he would NOT be taken alive. He was, even in custody, much more dangerous to that beck and other corrupt LAPD officials. They wanted him dead. So all you afraid of the crazy black man with a brain and a gun, I have seen what all of you really are about and it is sad. Dorner, RIP.

[George II]

57. WTF? The police in the area just requested that the news reporters not show aerial coverage....

....of the house, and they're not giving details of what they're planning since he could be watching on television.

How long will it be before you start complaining about suppressing free speech and freedom of the press?

I just wonder sometimes about people on this site.

[alp227]

74. Well there goes the state of the union split screen

Younger people like me won't have an OJ car chase/NBA Finals moment to see on live tv. But if media blackout helps justice, so be it. TV coverage may enable Dorner to do worse things.

[Hissyspit]

24. @BreakingNews: San Bernardino Sheriff's Department confirms suspect barricaded in cabin; SWAT on sce

@BreakingNews: San Bernardino Sheriff's Department confirms suspect barricaded in cabin; SWAT on scene - statement via @NBCNews; more: http://t.co/YtfHkS3P

[Botany]

32. Good news!

This will not end well for the A-hole.

[dixiegrrrrl]

62. Which SWAT?

I am having trouble trying to track the jurisdiction.
If he is in San Bernadino County, the LAPD have no jurisdiction, right?

[avaistheone1]

25. Per NBC4LA the gunfire is continuing. It is not over.

[avaistheone1]

28. Police request media leave the immediate area due to the live gunfire.

NBC4LA

[aggiesal]

29. Where is the NRA in all this?

[Mr.Bill]

37. They will probably say

if those hostages would have had a gun they would have killed him. Because the NRA way is the good guy always wins the gunfight and the mere ownership of a gun guarantees your safety 100%

[aggiesal]

53. But, but, they want to . . .

put off duty police officers like Dorner, in schools.

[Botany]

31. Please to all law enforcement involved in this mess 3 things ....

.... Stay safe, keep the public safe and when you get a chance make sure to
put lots of holes into him.

[Common Sense Party]

34. I don't know that I'd agree with your 3rd request.

I'd prefer they take him alive so he can have his day in court.

But I don't think he's being rational and I expect he'll go out in a hail of bullets.

[freshwest]

69. Agreed. If he's killed, it'll just fuel more rumors. He needs to go on trial. Let the court and jury

decide if he did as alleged, etc.

However, after today's event, the term 'alleged' doesn't seem as plausible as it did a few days ago. Many in the public and at DU believe he is a hero and an oppressed whistleblower.

I read the manifesto posted here and it doesn't encourge me regarding his status as a whistleblower or champion of the downtrodden. He said he would kill civilians to clear his name. But some folks may claim that's not from him, nothing will change their minds.

I'd really like this to end without any more bloodshed, not civilians, officers or even Dorner. Terrible tragedy for all.

[avaistheone1]

39. Definitely do not agree with your 3rd request.

That's not right at all.

[Comrade Grumpy]

45. Extrajudicial executions are generally considered a human rights violation.

[Botany]

65. oh please!

the man killed a 27 year old woman just to show he is nasty ......
this piece of crap is not worth putting 1/100,000 of a chance
of hurting somebody else ..... I hope by now he is DOA.

[Brigid]

35. SWAT team coming into the area now.

With bunker buster equipment. No live pictures on CNN per law enforcement request.

[Common Sense Party]

40. I saw the little armored Mini-CAT come in being pulled behind an RV.

Dorner probably saw it on TV as well.

[Brigid]

42. Are you watching CNN?

This was why LE didn't want live pictures at this time.

[Common Sense Party]

44. No, I'm watching the nbclosangeles feed.

Yeah, they were showing an aerial helicopter shot of the cabin, then they pulled away and said law enforcement asked them to pull out so that they wouldn't provide info to Dorner.

So the only thing they have to show is the roadblock on the highway. As soon as they switch to the road, the RV drives by with the armored mini-CAT.

[Roland99]

54. Clear out the media cameras...let the drones zoom in!

[Common Sense Party]

56. A couple more hours until nightfall...

Send in the drones
There ought to be drones

[dixiegrrrrl]

70. They will burn the cabin.

Best if no cameras around when they do.

[Common Sense Party]

36. Right now they're checking every vehicle--at gunpoint--that is driving by on Hwy 38.

Strange, as supposedly other deputies are exchanging gunfire with the suspect at a cabin. I don't know how he's in two places at one time.

[Catherine Vincent]

38. I think he's probably already shot dead

They're just waiting to gather all PR reports before they let the media know, imo.

[Mr.Bill]

41. So where's all the people who thought

they were going to fire at him from a drone?

[Common Sense Party]

46. Give them time.

Maybe they're waiting for nightfall before they send in the drones.

[stonecutter357]

51. drone

drone

[Tx4obama]

47. More updates on the link below

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2013/02/12/police-checking-reports-that-ex-lapd-officer-dorner-sighted/

[Baclava]

48. Gunbattle in the woods - final movie action scene in progress

guess he was just another amateur crazed killer - fucked up the boat escape to Mexico, fucked up the escape by truck in the mountains

Now he'll go out in a blaze of bullets - just like the cops wanted.

[darkangel218]

49. They need to take him out. One way or another. he's a psycho!!

[darkangel218]

50. Theyre just saying on CNN there might be hostages held up in that cabin.

[Brigid]

52. News conference coming right up on CNN.

[avaistheone1]

55. Per news conference: Not confirmed it is Dorner, but likely it is Dorner in the cabin.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

58. The area around Big Bear is vast and wild - you could hide an army in some of the

forests and canyons. Some of the mountains are over 10,000 feet (12 peaks over 10,000 feet high in those mountains). Years ago my girlfriend and I spent the winter in a remote cabin studying for the California February Bar exam and that area can seem desolate.

[OKNancy]

59. great job kpete of keeping this thread updated.

[maxsolomon]

60. Are you watching, 2nd Amendment Tyranny Fighters?

because this it what fighting "Tyranny" looks like in modern America. it looks like a standoff where, despite your arsenal & skills, you get killed.

[AtheistCrusader]

63. Don't encourage them.

This fucker is 4:0 so far. If half of one percent of the population of the US did the same thing, we'd run out of cops in 4 hours.
Just don't encourage them please.

[Ganja Ninja]

83. Yeah so much for taking on the government.

No matter how well armed you are you will eventually be out manned and out gunned.

If Saddam Hussein couldn't hold them off I don't know how these yokels think they can.

[Brigid]

61. Now CNN is saying that one of the deputies died.

[Hissyspit]

64. @CBSLA: #BREAKING: Cabin where #Dorner is believed to be barricaded is fully engulfed in flames

@CBSNews: RT @CBSLA: #BREAKING: Cabin where #Dorner is believed to be barricaded is fully engulfed in flames. http://t.co/i702TwrU

[Botany]

66. good

let it burn for hours.

[Posteritatis]

68. Pretty sure he has hostages. (nt)

[avaistheone1]

72. No, there are no hostages. San Bernadino Police spokesperson just said there are not currently any

hostages.

[Posteritatis]

75. Ahh; definitely glad my news on that one's out of date. (nt)

[AtheistCrusader]

73. Live video with spokesperson reports no known hostages.

[UnrepentantLiberal]

77. Looks like he's toast now.

They'll let it burn until there's nothing left. Can't say as I blame them.

[ripcord]

67. He is at 7 Oaks

It is quite a ways down the mountain from Big Bear, it isn't even a community, just a couple of cabins.

[avaistheone1]

76. Per San Bernadino Police spokesperson the second hospitalized officer is expected to survive.

[skamaria]

80. KTLA say's police confirm it was Dorner and he's dead.

[RebelOne]

81. How did they confirm it was Dormer?

Dental records are needed to confirm a person's death.

[Coolest Ranger]

84. Randi Rhodes called it. I'm hoping this is over