Disclaimer:
The LAPDonline.org® website has made reasonable efforts to provide an accurate translation. However, no automated or computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace human or traditional translation methods. The official text is the English version of the LAPDonline.org® website. If any questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information presented by the translated version of the website, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.
News Release Friday, January 5, 2007
Man with a Gun Eludes Police
Los Angeles: A Los Angeles police officer fired at a suspect when the man pointed a gun at two officers, January 2, 2007, just after 10:00 P.M., near Toberman Park.
Earlier in their shift, Officer Hannu Tarjamo, 36, and his partner, both assigned to Rampart Police Station, had investigated reports of a man with a gun in the vicinity of Toberman Park, near the 1000 block of West 17th Street.
The officers returned around 10:00 P.M. to see if the gunman had returned to the area. As they walked through a vacant lot next to 1035 West 17th Street, they noticed the suspect run across the lot, drawing a gun from his waistband.
The young man, 17 to 20 years old, hid behind a carport with his gun drawn. As the officers approached, the suspect raised the gun, and Officer Tarjamo fired. The suspect ran away, and despite an extensive search by K-9 officers, he was not found. Detectives found no evidence that the suspect had been wounded.
The suspect would face charges of felony assault on a police officer if he were identified. He is described as Hispanic with a shaved head. He appeared to be a gang member. Force Investigation Division is assigned to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
Officer Tarjamo has nearly 10 years with the LAPD.
Anyone with information on this assault of the police officers is asked to call 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855). Callers may remain anonymous.
2007 archives 
