The Los Angeles Liquor Store Ambush

On August 31, 2025, Los Angeles Police Department Officers Alicia Garcia and Marco Munoz were conducting extra patrol at a liquor store at 9th Avenue and West Jefferson Boulevard in the Southwest Area when they encountered 33-year-old Malik Salaah, who appeared to be concealing a firearm. As officers attempted to detain him, Salaah drew his weapon and fired multiple rounds at officers both inside the store and as he fled. In today's episode, we analyze the body camera footage of this intense confined-space shootout. **Key Analysis Points:** - Concealed weapon detection and officer awareness indicators - Confined space tactical considerations inside retail environment - Civilian safety management during active shooter scenario - Officer restraint and precision fire with potential bystanders present - Pursuit tactics when suspect continues armed flight - Return fire accuracy under extreme stress in public space - Immediate medical aid to suspect after threat neutralized - Body camera footage as critical evidence for prosecution **Incident Outcome:** Officers returned fire as Salaah shot at them inside the liquor store and continued firing while fleeing on foot. Salaah was struck by gunfire and apprehended approximately two blocks away on Seventh Avenue. Officers immediately provided medical aid until paramedics arrived. Salaah was transported to hospital in stable condition and subsequently booked for attempted murder of a peace officer. An unloaded 9mm pistol with high-capacity magazine was recovered at the scene. No officers or community members were injured despite multiple rounds fired in a confined retail space. LAPD Force Investigation Division conducting investigation. Body camera and store security footage released October 1, 2025. Officers Garcia and Munoz placed on administrative leave per standard protocol. **Badge Cam Daily:** Professional analysis of police body camera footage. Monday through Friday, 4-6 minutes. From the Daily Dominance Network. **Advertising Inquiries:** [e-mail]