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LAPD release video of ambush, OIS following pursuit

While the officers pursued the driver, a second man approached one of the officers and began shooting

By Police1 Staff

LOS ANGELES — The LAPD released a dramatic video of an April 20 shootout that shows a man opening fire on officers.

According to ABC News, two LAPD Gang Enforcement Division officers saw a suspicious white BMW roll through a stop sign, prompting a short pursuit.

During the pursuit, the armed driver suddenly stopped and exited the car, then ran into a public housing project.

While the officers pursued the driver, a second man, later identified as Curley Duff, approached one of the officers and pulled out a handgun from his waistband.

Duff shot at Officer Enrique Trujillo, who fired back several shots.

Both men were wounded by gunfire.

Duff has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer.