James Woods: LA DA George Gascón ‘should be in prison.’ after two El Monte cops were killed by a felon on probation

El Monte police released these images of Officer Joseph Santana (left) and Corporal Michael Paredes. Both were raised in El Monte and were married with kids https://t.co/JQejd60ODc pic.twitter.com/Jeq5cIzVZk

— KTLA (@KTLA) June 15, 2022

From KTLA:

Investigators said the two officers, Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana, were ambushed by gunfire from inside a motel room as soon as they arrived at the Siesta Inn around 5:10 p.m.

At one point, the shooter came outside and exchanged gunfire with police.

When the shooting was over, the officers were taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead.

The gunman, Justin Flores, 35, was also killed in the shootout but he never should have been on the street. From Fox News’ Bill Melugin:

“NEW: Per sources, the gang member who fatally shot two El Monte PD officers last night was on probation for felon w/ a firearm after he received a bare minimum sentence in plea deal under LA DA @GeorgeGascon l

NEW: Per sources, the gang member who fatally shot two El Monte PD officers last night was on probation for felon w/ a firearm after he received a bare minimum sentence in plea deal under LA DA @GeorgeGascon last year, despite having a previous strike on his record. @FoxNews

— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) June 15, 2022

Let’s put it as simply as we can. If George Gascon obeyed the law these two El Monte police officers would be alive today.

George Gascon has blood on his hands. Not only should he be recalled; he should be in prison. #RecallGascon https://t.co/Z3ue2NuJPo

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 16, 2022