LAPD 'top shot' officer sued for shooting, killing man who advanced with a 'box cutter'

[Reptile]

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the victim's 14-year-old daughter
An LAPD ‘top shot’ who had become somewhat of a social media darling is facing a lawsuit after she fatally shot a man who appeared to advance towards her with a knife.


Toni McBride, 23, shot and killed Daniel Hernandez, 38 on April 22. A lawsuit was filed on behalf of Hernandez’s 14-year-old daughter, claiming that McBride had “reckless, violent and homicidal propensities,” the Daily Mail reported.

As a member of the Newton Division in South Central Los Angeles, McBride and her partner responded to a multiple-vehicle collision, with a suspect carrying a “folding utility-type knife” confronting her and ignoring commands to drop the weapon, the LAPD report stated. McBride shot four times and killed the suspect, later identified as Hernandez.

LAPD 'top shot' officer sued for shooting, killing man who advanced with a 'box cutter'

The incident only gained national attention following the death of George Floyd.

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=q4SWYSzA1eE&feature=emb_logo

Damn, Toni is a good shot!

 

[84ta406]

I'm no cop but if someone comes at me with a box cutter I'm doing the same thing.

 

[robjax]

she is totally not guilty.

 

[bsaks]

She is(was?) one of taran's gun bunnies. I believe she's the one who was on his Instagram page saying you hold your gun up in front of your face during a reload to block incoming fire...

 

[mac1911]

I'm no cop but if someone comes at me with a box cutter I'm doing the same thing.

Yes and we are definitely getting sued and do not have protection of union state/city

 

[KBCraig]

During my LE years, it was always suggested that being a competitive shooter would go against you in a civil case. You know... the old "This officer is an expert, and could have clearly shot the deceased in the leg" line.

Because training records could be subpoena'd, we didn't market scores on them, just pass/fail at the appropriate level. Targets went straight into the burn barrel as soon as scores were recorded.

We all compared scores for bragging rights, of course... but didn't publish them anywhere.

And yes, she was one of Tarran's instagram gun bunnies.

 

[RockStar]

Six shots on target to subdue him. Should they consider a higher caliber weapon?

 

[SDG]

Looked like a pretty hostile environment environment to begin with. She’s got a set on her even getting out of the cruiser.

 

[Reptile]

I'm no cop but if someone comes at me with a box cutter I'm doing the same thing.

She didn't have to kill him.

She could have just shot him on the edge of the precious.

That counts!

Not guilty, though...


View: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7leIVGpupc/

 

[Davidk]

The Attoney suing her should be disbarred

 

[bsaks]

She didn't have to kill him.

She could have just shot him on the edge of the precious.

That counts!

Not guilty, though...


View: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7leIVGpupc/

Not toni mcbride. That's jade struck. Taran's gun bunnie that got him into all the me too shit...

 

[Reptile]

Not toni mcbride. That's jade struck. Taran's gun bunnie that got him into all the me too shit...

Spolier...

I just wanted to post that video!

 

[FiremanBob]

If I were her union attorney, I'd be tempted to file a response to the suit in one word: "EABOD"

 

[Quantavious G]

Immigration status on Mr. Hernandez? Although I suppose it's a moot point.

 

[timbo]

I believe she was a babe featured in the Blue Press recently (Dillon's monthly mag).

 

[nstassel]

Can I just point out that the deceased was in the process of KILLING HIMSELF when the police arrived?

 

[mibro]

Can i just point out that the deceased was in the process of KILLING HIMSELF when the police arrived?

The Wiggum Doctrine was certainly well applied here.

 

[Andy in NH]

I believe she was a babe featured in the Blue Press recently (Dillon's monthly mag).

 

[timbo]

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Giggity giggity goo

 

[Baby Billy]

What the heck happened at that scene before the dummy got shot? Looks chaotic as f.

 

[TrashcanDan]

Looked like, and some woman in the car, mentioned a car accident.

 

[Varmint]

She seemed to do everything right, including asking the other officer if they had less lethal weapons in the car. That guy looked like one of the superfast zombies from World War Z. I wouldn't let him get any closer.

 

[Matt_SERE]

I don't wish her legal and financial troubles ahead on anybody.

LAPD cop known for prize-winning shooting at center of deadly killing

LAPD police officer Toni McBride, 23, shot and killed Daniel Hernandez, 38, in downtown LA in April after he walked towards her with a knife. She is now being sued by the man's daughter.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Coz]

Want her on my team any day of the week!

 

[fshalor]

She may be done in that career, but her chances of going far in the private training sector just got confirmed.

 

[Andy in NH]

Six shots on target to subdue him. Should they consider a higher caliber weapon?

All pistol rounds are poor fight stoppers.

 

[Andy in NH]

What the heck happened at that scene before the dummy got shot? Looks chaotic as f.

LAPDs Critical Incident Community Briefing has more info:

 

[Varmint]

She may be done in that career, but her chances of going far in the private training sector just got confirmed.

I don't think her LAPD career is in danger. She'll probably get a ton of support from fellow cops.

Completely different story from Floyd, Gray etc - she did nothing wrong, guy was on meth, had a knife, not one round missed the target. Perfect shoot.

 

[VetteGirlMA]

Frivolous lawsuit. That was probably one of the cleanest shoots I have ever seen on video.

 

[mibro]

She seemed to do everything right, including asking the other officer if they had less lethal weapons in the car. That guy looked like one of the superfast zombies from World War Z. I wouldn't let him get any closer.

I thought that was pure CYA theater for the body camera. I dunno, I did not see what y'all saw. To any one of the bystanders milling around that would have looked like the popo rolled up and almost immediately capped one of the victims of the motor vehicle accident. She looked like a narcissist in a blue uniform itching to demonstrate her 15 yard shooting skills to me. I doubt the man who was shot heard a single word she said....in English. That dude did clearly want to die at that moment though.

Here's the suicidal perp with his deadly boxcutter. I would not assume this case will be a slam dunk for the LEO.