Christopher Dorner hunt: $1m reward for ex-LAPD officer
Christopher Dorner hunt: $1m reward for ex-LAPD officer
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Authorities in Los Angeles have offered a $1m (£630,000) reward for information leading to the arrest of a fugitive ex-policeman suspected of three murders.
Authorities in Los Angeles have offered a $1m (£630,000) reward for information leading to the arrest of a fugitive ex-policeman suspected of three murders.
Christopher Dorner, 33, has been on the run for the past week, following the attacks in southern California.
Christopher Dorner, 33, has been on the run for the past week, following the attacks in southern California.
Announcing the reward, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said the suspect's "reign of terror" must end.
A DIY shop was searched on Sunday after a reported sighting, but no trace of the suspect was found.
In an online "manifesto", Mr Dorner swore to take revenge on police officers he blamed for his 2008 firing.
In an online "manifesto", Mr Dorner swore to take revenge on police officers he blamed for his 2008 firing.
"We will not tolerate anyone undermining the security, the tranquillity of our neighbourhoods," Mr Villaraigosa said at a news conference announcing the reward on Sunday.
Announcing the reward at a news conference on Sunday, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said: "We will not tolerate this reign of terror that has robbed us of the peace of mind that residents of southern California deserve."
"We will not tolerate this reign of terror that has robbed us of the peace of mind that residents of southern California deserve," he added.
'Domestic terrorism'
Burnt-out truck
LAPD chief Charlie Beck said it had been easy to raise the money for the reward, but added this case was different from most rewards because police believe Mr Dorner would attack again if he had the opportunity.
Mr Dorner, a former officer of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is suspected of killing three people, including the daughter of a retired captain who represented him in a disciplinary procedure.
"This is not about catching a fugitive suspect, it's about preventing a future crime, most likely a murder," he said.
"This is an act, make no mistake about it, of domestic terrorism."
Mr Dorner, a former officer of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is suspected of killing three people, including a policeman.
Police sources revealed on Sunday they were investigating whether he had made a taunting phone call to the father of one of the victims.
Monica Quan, 28, was gunned down, along with her fiance, in her car on 3 February in Irvine, California.
Her father, Randal Quan, a retired police captain who represented Mr Dorner in a disciplinary procedure, received a phone call telling him he should have done a better job protecting his daughter, the Associated Press reported.
Police are now protecting 50 families, many belonging to former LAPD colleagues, against whom Mr Dorner has vowed revenge for ruining his career.
Police are now protecting 50 families, many belonging to former LAPD colleagues, against whom Mr Dorner has vowed revenge for ruining his career.
In his online manifesto, Mr Dorner, former US Navy reservist, suggested that some were motivated by racism.
In his online manifesto, Mr Dorner, a former US Navy reservist, suggested that racism was rife in the LAPD.
Police have combed an area near Big Bear Lake, 80 miles (130km) east of Los Angeles, after finding the suspect's burned-out truck near a ski area.
Police are continuing a scaled-back search near Big Bear Lake, 80 miles (130km) east of Los Angeles, after the suspect's burned-out truck was found near a ski area.
Mr Dorner is suspected of:
Meanwhile, officials released the name of the Riverside police officer shot dead last Thursday, allegedly by Mr Dorner.
Shooting dead Monica Quan, 28 - the daughter of a former LAPD captain - and her fiance Keith Lawrence, 27, on 3 February in their car at their home in Irvine, California
Shooting at two police officers, grazing one, last Thursday morning in Corona, east of Los Angeles
Ambushing two policemen in their patrol car in the town of Riverside a few hours later, killing one and wounding the other
The funeral of Michael Crain, a 34-year-old ex-Marine who had served in the department for 11 years, is due to be held on Wednesday.
At the weekend, LAPD chief Charlie Beck said the department would re-examine the case that led to Mr Dorner losing his job, a key grievance in the suspect's online essay.
Crain was in a squad car on routine patrol when the suspect allegedly opened fire, seriously wounding another police officer, who is expected to survive.
He was fired for making false statements, after making a complaint against his field training officer, saying she had kicked a suspect, a schizophrenic man with severe dementia, during an arrest.
In a separate shooting last Thursday, Mr Dorner is accused of opening fire on two other police officers, grazing one of them.
Chief Beck said re-opening the investigation was not a response to his demands.
At the weekend, Chief Beck said the department would re-examine the case that led to Mr Dorner losing his job, a key grievance in the suspect's online essay.
He was fired for making false statements, after making a complaint against his field training officer, saying she had kicked a suspect during an arrest.
Chief Beck said re-opening the investigation was not a response to Mr Dorner's demands.
"I do this not to appease a murderer," Mr Beck said in a statement. "I do it to reassure the public that their police department is transparent and fair in all the things we do."
"I do this not to appease a murderer," Mr Beck said in a statement. "I do it to reassure the public that their police department is transparent and fair in all the things we do."
Sunday 3 Feb: Monica Quan (pictured), 28, and Keith Lawrence, 27, were found shot dead in Irvine. Ms Quan, was the daughter of a former Los Angeles police captain who had represented Mr Dorner in disciplinary hearings that resulted in his dismissal in 2008.
Sunday 3 Feb: Monica Quan (pictured), 28, and Keith Lawrence, 27, were found shot dead in Irvine. Ms Quan, was the daughter of a former Los Angeles police captain who had represented Mr Dorner in disciplinary hearings that resulted in his dismissal in 2008.
San Diego
San Diego
Wednesday 6 Feb: At around 22:30, a man matching the description of Mr Dorner (pictured) tried to steal a 47-foot boat from a San Diego marina, but the engine wouldn't start. An 81-year-old man on the boat was tied up but unhurt.
Wednesday 6 Feb: At around 22:30, a man matching the description of Mr Dorner (pictured) tried to steal a 47-foot boat from a San Diego marina, but the engine wouldn't start. An 81-year-old man on the boat was tied up but unhurt.
Corona
Corona
Thursday 7 Feb: At 01:30, two LAPD officers assigned to protect a person named in Mr Dorner's "manifesto" chased a vehicle they believed was Mr Dorner's in Corona. One officer was injured during a shootout, and the gunman fled.
Thursday 7 Feb: At 01:30, two LAPD officers assigned to protect a person named in Mr Dorner's "manifesto" chased a vehicle they believed was Mr Dorner's in Corona. One officer was injured during a shootout, and the gunman fled.
Riverside
Riverside
Thursday 7 Feb: Shortly after the shootout in Corona, a gunman believed to be Mr Dorner ambushed two Riverside police officers who had stopped at a red light. One officer was killed and the other critically injured.
Thursday 7 Feb: Shortly after the shootout in Corona, a gunman believed to be Mr Dorner ambushed two Riverside police officers who had stopped at a red light. One officer was killed and the other critically injured.
Torrance
Torrance
Thursday 7 Feb: At 05:15, LAPD officers guarding a target in Torrance identified in Mr Dorner's "manifesto" opened fire on a truck they mistakenly believed to be Mr Dorner's. Two women were wounded. Shortly afterwards, Torrance police shot at a second truck they mistook for Mr Dorner's. Nobody was hurt.
Thursday 7 Feb: At 05:15, LAPD officers guarding a target in Torrance identified in Mr Dorner's "manifesto" opened fire on a truck they mistakenly believed to be Mr Dorner's. Two women were wounded. Shortly afterwards, Torrance police shot at a second truck they mistook for Mr Dorner's. Nobody was hurt.
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake
Thursday 7 Feb: Authorities confirmed that a truck found near Bear Mountain ski area at Big Bear Lake belonged to Mr Dorner. Police announced that they were conducting a door-to-door search for Mr Dorner.
Thursday 7 Feb: Authorities confirmed that a truck found near Bear Mountain ski area at Big Bear Lake belonged to Mr Dorner. Police announced that they were conducting a door-to-door search for Mr Dorner.
