CHP Officer Kenyon Youngstrom was killed by gunfire on I-680 this morning in Contra Costa County, CA. He and his partner got the suspect before he went down. RIP.
http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/crime-...r-alamo/nR3CX/
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ALAMO, Calif. —
A California Highway Patrol officer was wounded and a suspect killed in Highway 680 shootout during Tuesday’s morning rush-hour commute, authorities said.
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jimmy Lee said two officers were attempting a traffic stop of a green Jeep Wrangler when gunfire erupted around 8:20 a.m. on the shoulder of Highway 680 near Alamo.
“The driver then pulled out a gun, shot at that officer, severely injuring him,” he said. “The second officer did fire his weapon at the driver...The driver was taken to John Muir Medical Center. He is deceased.”