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Mental Escapee Shot Down Threatened to Kill Couple
An armed escapee from Metropolitan State Hospital was shot by Sheriff’s deputy Conrad Y. Langenegger in Whittier near Rincon and Broadway. Langenegger, treated for pellet wounds, had fled after threatening to kill a couple. the escapee later died after being hit in the legs. The suspect had called the Drake home in Pierre, South Dakota, and escaped through alleys and backyards before being chased. Official counts showed angles of the incident and ongoing investigation. Different officers pursued as flames spread and the suspect fired a riot gun. The report notes election results and local officials involved.
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State
Sheriff's
Conrad Y. Langenegger
Los Angeles
Whittier
Robert Lewis
Rincon
Broadway Sts
Langenegger
South Whittier
Pico Emergency Hospital
Los Angeles County General Hospital
Metropolitan State Hospital
Norway
Donald, Drake
Pierre, S.D
UPI
Rose ‘Hedge St
Phil Saunders
South
Dakota
Joe Foss
Lewis
Saunders
South Dakota
Seabright, Ave
Langeneggét
Roy Hauck
Charles
Charles C. Cobb
Lacey
Knoxville Ave
Lakewood
Foss
Sheriff's Office
Houck