Car Theft Suspect Killed by Police Is Identified
A car theft suspect shot to death by Long Beach police after a car chase was identified by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office Thursday as 37-year-old Angel Galvan, residence unknown.
Galvan’s shooting Wednesday evening in a restaurant parking lot was broadcast live by some television channels, reigniting a debate over how TV stations should cover events that could end in violent death.
Police said they opened fire after Galvan jumped from the car, dropped one pistol and then reached for another in his waistband.
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