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LAPD to release video in police killing of 14-old-girl in clothing store

The death of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, who was shopping with her mother for a holiday dress, raises concerns about police use of deadly force

The death of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, who was shopping with her mother for a holiday dress, raises concerns about police use of deadly force

Summary

  • The Los Angeles police department has released body-camera footage and surveillance video of an incident in which an officer shot and killed a 14-year-old girl inside a department store while firing at another person.
  • Valentina Orellana-Peralta was killed when police fired on a suspect inside a department store.
  • The man shot by police upon arrival was Daniel Elena Lopez, 24, who also died on the scene, officials said.
  • The videos show Elena Lopez wandering around the store with his bike and hitting several customers, including people as they started to evacuate.
  • Elena Lopez was at the other end of the store aisle from the officer and appeared to be turning away from him.