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Melyda Corado, a 27-year-old manager at a Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake, was shot and killed during a standoff earlier this week. Gene Evin Atkins, 28, had a deadly confrontation inside of the store after a domestic dispute with his grandmother. Atkins held dozens of people hostage before a shootout with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Corado was caught in the gunfire killed by a bullet from the LAPD, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore.
From KTLA-5:
Melyda Corado was exiting the Trader Joe’s as a man who had led police on a chase from Hollywood to the store along Hyperion Avenue was exiting a stolen vehicle he was in and was shooting at police while trying to get inside the store.
As suspect Gene Atkins was firing rounds at police and officers were returning fire, Atkins and Corado were struck by gunfire, Moore said.
Corado was shot one time in the arm by one of two officers who were firing at Atkins. Moore described the bullet as going through Corado’s body, and she eventually died at the scene.
A makeshift memorial was made outside of the store to mourn the loss of Corado.
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A GoFundMe account has been set up to help cover Corado’s funeral expenses. The GoFundMe can be seen here if you wish to donate. Our deepest condolences are with Corado’s family during this incredibly difficult time.
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