On September 2nd 2024, LSPD officer Estella Montgomery was arrested, and following a thorough Internal Affairs investigation, Montgomery was charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder due to her involvement in a shooting that took place off of Route 68 on August 6th at approximately 10:30pm EST. That case has now been resolved, with the resolution clear to the public.
According to the investigation, Officer Montgomery discharged her shotgun, a class two weapon, at an unarmed individual during a police encounter with two members of the public, resulting in serious injury to one individual. The Los Santos Police Department’s Internal Affairs department conducted an investigation of the incident. Initially, Officer Montgomery was suspended pending the conclusion of the investigation. Ultimately, it was determined and concluded that Officer Estella Montgomery acted outside of the procedures and standards of the Los Santos Police Department, and she was fired from the force.
“The safety and trust of our community are paramount. We, the Los Santos Police Department, are committed to upholding trust, standards, and accountability within the department. The actions taken with the investigation and conclusion of the investigation reflects on our dedication to upholding the integrity of the department. The Los Santos Police Department extends its sincerest apologies to the victim and all individuals involved. The Los Santos Police Department will continue to hold all officers accountable and ensure the trust and safety of the community. We’re dedicated to keeping our community safe with professionalism, integrity, and respect.”
Lieutenant Karina Thorn, Head of Internal Affairs of the Los Santos Police Department
Below is the full statement from the LSPD
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