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CRIMEJun 26 · 18:22 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSHillel Aron

Man whose rampage led to fatal police shooting will face second murder trial

Gene Evin Atkins will face a second murder trial for the death of Melyda Corado, killed by a stray police bullet during his 2018 rampage outside a Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake. Prosecutors argue her death was a 'natural and probable consequence' of Atkins’ actions, while his defense claims it was the LAPD’s fault.

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