Image via WikipediaNote: This guy who is alleged to have shot and struck an LAPD helicopter is my "Idiot Crook Of the Week here in Los Angeles County." Amazing. For his stunt, he has a $2.24 Million bail. LMAO.RrE
VAN NUYS – An 18-year-old suspected of shooting into an LAPD helicopter on Sunday was charged today with attempted premeditated murder of a peace officer and other charges, the District Attorney’s office announced.
Danny Anthony Lopez, (dob 9-25-92), is scheduled to be arraigned today at Van Nuys Superior Court, Department 100, in case LA 067690. He is being held on $2.24 million bail.
Lopez is charged with two felony counts of attempted murder of a peace officer, two counts of assault on a peace officer with a semiautomatic firearm, one count of shooting at an occupied aircraft and one count of carrying a loaded firearm in a street gang with the allegation that he personally discharged a firearm. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.
Lopez allegedly opened fire on the police helicopter, striking it and forcing it to make an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport. No one was injured inside. The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. near Saticoy Street and Densmore Avenue. He was arrested about an hour later.
Deputy District Attorney Michael Blake with Crimes Against Peace Officers Unit has been assigned to prosecute the case.
