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Robert Jablon
California
Man arrested after two police officers shot dead in domestic disturbance call
Officers went to the home after receiving a call from a woman that her adult son was causing a disturbance.
POLICE IN CALIFORNIA have arrested a man after two police officers were shot dead yesterday.
Jose Gilbert Vega, a 35-year veteran of the department who was due to retire in December, and Lesley Zerebny, a 27-year-old officer who gave birth to a child four months ago were shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Palm Springs.
A third officer was also injured in the incident.
Officers went to the home after receiving a call from a woman that her adult son was causing a disturbance.
Police chief Bryan Reyes told AFP, ”The male refused to open the door and threatened to shoot the officers through the closed doors.
It was a simple family disturbance and (the gunman) elected to open fire.
It’s reported that the third victim is “alert” and assisting investigators from hospital.
Additional reporting by AFP.
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