LA County Sheriff Publicly Challenges LeBron James To Match Reward Money To Catch Compton Police Shooter
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has challenged Lakers superstar LeBron James to match and double the reward money being offered for information that helps arrest the gunman who ambushed and shot two deputies over the weekend in Compton.
$100K REWARD OFFER in Manhunt for Suspect in Ambush Shooting of 2 LA Sheriff’s Deputies #Compton #LASD
Call investigators with your tips to 323-890-5500. https://t.co/gFFsQ72niE pic.twitter.com/N2uk4ONXKg
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) September 13, 2020
While speaking to John Phillips of 790 KABC radio Villanueva challenged LeBron to double the $175k already being put up between the county ($!00k) and private citizens ($75k) to catch the shooter.
Ball is in your court @KingJames: Los Angeles County Sheriff Villanueva Challenges LeBron James To Match Reward Money In Search For Shooter Of Sheriff’s Deputies https://t.co/HbJIKZ2T6M
— John Phillips (@Johnnydontlike) September 14, 2020
This challenge is to Lebron James. I want you to match that and double that reward,”. “I know you care about law enforcement. You expressed a very interesting statement about your perspective on race relations and on officer-involved shootings and the impact that it has on the African-American community.
“And I appreciated that “But likewise, we need to appreciate that respect for life goes across all professions.”
According to Villanueva, the amount already pledged by the county is $100,000 plus private pledges of $50,000 and $25,000.
LeBron James did not immediately respond to Villanueva’s challenge.
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