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In reply to the discussion: Sounds like they may have Dorner cornered on the mountain [View all]dkf
(37,305 posts)42. The whole thing is a tragedy.
Say what you will about LAPD and law enforcement, what those guys are doing now is BRAVE. And they are protecting the public.
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Sounds like they may have Dorner cornered on the mountain [View all]
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
OP
I'm told there is a white truck stops somewhere but I don't know where.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#4
live video link CBS Los Angeles - possible Dorner sighting in Big Bear, shots fired
eShirl
Feb 2013
#9
Actually I would have bet he was dead already, given enough time to contemplate what
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#68
I know I said earlier that today would be his last day by his hand or someone else's...
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#59
He has a thing for me. He's referencing a thread I posted that said
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#64
30-35 minutes till armored car gets there. They have him cornered in a cabin exchanging fire with hi
Separation
Feb 2013
#46
I think KCAL and KCBS use the same feed. I heard something about a block party
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#60
"they need to cut their broadcast, giving away SWAT position" didn't catch name of news agency nt
steve2470
Feb 2013
#57
> 20 miles by winding mountain road - less than 5 miles as the crow flies
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#155
I don't blame them, by the time the truck was found the fire was out and it was
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#97
Do you think the police should make no effort to secure the scene of a gun battle? nt
geek tragedy
Feb 2013
#128
Oh Jeebus, what a stupid comment. Cops generally order everyone out of the area of a gun battle.
geek tragedy
Feb 2013
#125
LOL Don't worry, I'll move heaven and earth to get you that egg Nog.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#85
The day this started they were using cell phones because they were afraid he was listening
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#89
Apparently Code 33 is emergency traffic only... clear the channel. n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#105
That may be because of the number of people who are trying to stream from it.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#112
I sort of agree from the live shots I am seeing people seem to be unarming themselves...
Agschmid
Feb 2013
#115
I heard when he left the Moonridge area he had hostages in the truck but can't confirm that. n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#117
Lots of walking between those eccentrics. Lots of roads, but not a lot of cover.
geek tragedy
Feb 2013
#133
It's a big place with varying terrain and mini-climates. It's no colder there than in
Cleita
Feb 2013
#142
I'm wondering what motivated him to run during the daylight today.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#130
He's currently barricaded in a cabin. It's not clear if he has hostages at this time,
bayareamike
Feb 2013
#127
The San Bernardino SWAT van is headed up the mountain from Mentone. n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#132
one of the two deputies shot today has now died, per KNX 1070 news, oh no :/ nt
steve2470
Feb 2013
#146
Damn. I thought I heard earlier they were both in stable condition.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#148
I thought they said they were going ahead with the 'plan with the bird' but I might have mistaken
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#156
Cabin on fire watch for him to go out the back. One side fully engulfed in fire.
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#165
just heard interview with friend of man whose truck was carjacked by, possibly, Dorner
steve2470
Feb 2013
#163
San Bernardino County Sheriff reporting only one Deputy has died and other being treated. n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#174
They wouldn't let firefighters within shooting distance of that cabin if they thought he was in it.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#180
Might've been too dangerous for firefighters to move in. Precaution. Wouldn't
bayareamike
Feb 2013
#181
might be gas in gas pipeline from residence, fire burning well according to them nt
steve2470
Feb 2013
#187
I believe all the cabins in that area have propane tanks. No underground gas lines. n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#193
according to SBSD spokeswoman, 2nd deputy who was shot is expected to live, per KTLA TV nt
steve2470
Feb 2013
#190
It won't be long before we find out methinks. I hope the two maids who found him get the reward.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#192
I just heard the Deputy killed was from Yucaipa, and the one in surgery is from Big Bear.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#194
Where are you listening? I got kicked off the scanner because there was too much
bayareamike
Feb 2013
#196
I stand corrected. At 6:51 the local community website says body pulled from cabin and ID'd
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#201