Chapter 138 The Wind Rises from the Campus (Addition 1520)
Metzker Bar.
Rett got together with members of the First Squadron of the Robbery and Murder Division.
Dinners in Los Angeles are generally AA system, and there are reasons for occasional treats, such as promotion, salary increase, birthday, etc.
The last gathering was to celebrate Luke's promotion to inspector, and he paid for it.
This gathering is to celebrate his promotion to the police rank. If there is no accident, he should pay the bill. Everyone can come to save face, and money is a trivial matter.
What Luke doesn't lack right now is money.
This is really not bragging, he now has more than two hundred thousand dollars.
Although people in Los Angeles have high incomes, there are very few people who can come up with so much cash.
Everyone sat around the long oval table, and Reid sat at the top seat, signaling with a wine glass, "Luke, congratulations on your promotion to the police rank, and you have taken another step forward."
"Thank you." Luke also took a sip from his glass.
Xiao Hei said enviously, "Chief, I am one year older than Luke. I am still a first-class police detective. When will I be promoted to the rank of police officer?"
"Don't worry, work hard, you have a chance, huh." Rhett encouraged.
The deputy team laughed, "If you put your mind on the woman and put it on the case, you might be able to participate in the promotion of the police rank with Luke."
Xiao Hei said dissatisfiedly, "Deputy Captain, I don't agree with what you said. I also helped a lot in the case of Courtney's murder. I have always firmly believed that Boris was the murderer.
No one is more determined than me on this point, but you are the ones who are vacillating. "
The deputy team curled their lips, "You believe that Boris is the murderer, neither from the perspective of evidence nor from the perspective of reasoning, but simply because you hate Boris.
Boris will not be convicted for your disgust, but for the evidence, understand? "
Xiao Hei argued, "Although I have no evidence, I did rely on reasoning... yes, I found him guilty based on reasoning."
The deputy team shrugged, "Just believe it yourself."
Susan interrupted the two, "Gentlemen, can we change the subject? We should talk about something light and pleasant after get off work, shouldn't we?"
"I agree." Luke turned around and asked, "Do you know any fun places? I want to go out with Daisy next time I'm on vacation."
Little underworld, "Which type, maybe I can give you some advice."
Luke said with a smile, "Those who can get close to nature, such as going camping in a beautiful place, sailing a boat to go fishing, or a little further away, as long as the leader is willing to approve the leave."
Xiao Hei thought for a while, "Forest Park is good, 50 miles away from the city, camping spots are easy to find, the scenery is beautiful, there is Cooper Canyon Waterfall nearby, and you can swim there, the only thing to watch out for is the presence of bears .”
"Sounds good, I'll try it." Luke yearns for the beauty of nature, but he doesn't care much about black bears. American black bears are the most courageous bears in the world.
As long as you open your arms, show a big appearance, and make the movement louder, there is a high chance of scaring him away.
There is an old saying in the United States, if the brown bear lies down, the black bear will fuck.
The deputy team took a sip of whiskey, "Speaking of sea fishing, I've only been there once, it's something old men do, it's not suitable for me.
You can ask Red, though, this guy loves it. "
Rett smiled, "Deputy team, it's not that you don't like it, it's just that the technology is too stinky."
The deputy team waved their hands, "I just can't stand those broken rules. Those **** even care about how many hooks I bring. I finally caught a fish and had to let it go because of the season.
Do you know how I felt at the time? "
Rett laughed, "Of course I know. The fish that can be caught are different every month. This is normal. I often release some fish. I think this is very good. You can change your mind."
The deputy team declined, "NO, you'd better take Luke, he might like it."
Rett looked at Luke beside him, "Have you ever fished in the sea before?"
"No, that's why I want to try it out. I've watched some sea fishing variety shows, and it's very interesting."
Rett thought for a while, "It's a good thing to be interested. I'll ask the organizer of the sea fishing party another day. If he agrees, I can take you with me."
Luke was a little surprised, "You also participated in the sea fishing party?"
“Basically there are weekly events, and I don’t participate often, maybe once a month.
The number of people is not sure each time. It costs a total of 1,500 US dollars to rent a boat. Sometimes we ask the crew to help sail the boat. Sometimes we take turns to sail the boat and go around the sea. The mood will be different.
The purpose of this kind of gathering is mainly to reduce the cost of going to sea. "
"Sounds good, who is the organizer?"
Rett laughed, "You have seen it too."
Luke was slightly taken aback by these words, he vaguely guessed something, and didn't pursue it.
"Dinglingling..." Xiao Hei's cell phone rang, and he answered, "Hi, baby...
I'm really hanging out with my colleagues.
Of course, how could I lie to you?
David is here, do you want him to answer the phone? "
David kept his mouth shut, neither speaking nor refuting.
"OK, I'll be back in a while." Xiao Hei hung up the phone, "She's fine with everything, but she's too clingy."
David said, "You kid, be content, Luke has never taken the initiative to receive a call from his girlfriend."
Luke glanced at him, are you qualified to say me? You are the one who can't deal with feelings the least, perfunctory said,
"I think this is very good. Everyone has their own lives. Occasionally, we can go on a date. We can enjoy both being in love and being single."
Xiao Hei stared wide-eyed, "You are right, this is what I want. Can you teach me how to do it?"
Luke "…"
Are you stupid, you believe everything you say?
…
The next afternoon.
Malaboa High School is a co-educational day middle school offering courses for grades 9-12.
School The school has complete teaching and sports facilities, including science, biology, chemistry, physics laboratories, gymnasiums, weight rooms, basketball courts, libraries, etc.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, school is over.
Some students take AP elective courses, and some come to the library to read.
Little Fatty Jack asked Maggie to come to the library to study. He said it was for studying, but he didn't know what the little fatty was thinking.
The two whispered while reading a book.
"Maggie, why do you always read psychology books?"
"Because my major is psychology, how about you?"
"Mathematics and Computer Science and Chinese Language and Culture."
"You are gifted in both areas."
"Haha, I should thank my dad for that."
"Isn't your dad in Los Angeles? You didn't come last time for your birthday."
"Yes, my father went to other states to develop, but our father-son relationship is very good. To be honest, I miss him a little bit."
"Although your father can't be with you, your grandfather, mother, brother and uncle love you very much.
I can see that you are very happy. "
Thinking of Val, the little fat man felt that he should add, "My uncle...Although he is not very popular, he has tried his best."
"I can tell." Maggie shrugged.
"click..."
The lights in the library went out.
Although it was not dark yet, the light in the library was relatively dark due to the design of the library, so the two changed places by the window.
"Why is there a sudden power outage?" Maggie frowned slightly.
"Pfft..." the little fat man laughed.
"What's wrong?" Maggie asked back.
"Suddenly remembered the night of my birthday, and I didn't know where the courage came from, so I kissed her directly.
To be honest, I regret it now. "
Maggie tilted her head slightly, "What do you mean? It seems that you dislike me."
"NO, that's not what I meant, I was thinking that I should chew some gum in advance to make a good impression on you.
If we could change to another time, and no one would disturb us, our first kiss would be more perfect. "
"Oh, don't mention it, I'm almost dying of embarrassment. I can't even look at your mother. We actually kissed in front of her. If it was my dad, he would definitely go crazy."
"Haha..." The little fat man smiled, and suddenly asked solemnly, "Maggie, when will you take me to see your dad?"
"Wait for the right opportunity."
The little fat man was a little disappointed.
"boom!"
A gunshot broke the tranquility of the library.
"ah…"
"Get down!"
"Run!"
"Bang bang bang!" Another burst of gunfire.
The little fat man was startled, and grabbed Maggie, "Maggie, someone has shot, let's find a place to hide."
Maggie looked out the window, "The library has a glass door, so it can't stop the shooter at all. I heard the gunshots were still far away, so we can take advantage of this gap to escape." Maggie turned her head and looked at the little fat man holding Take out your phone, "What are you doing with your phone?"
"Call my brother, he is a policeman, he will definitely come to rescue us."
"Even if your brother is Superman, he can't come over immediately. We have to run out first. Instead of wasting time on the phone, it's better to save yourself." Maggie picked up the books on the shelf and planted them in her schoolbag.
The little fat man was taken aback, "What are you doing?"
“As long as the paper is thick enough, bullets won’t be able to penetrate it, and carrying it on your back can save lives.”
The little fat man said in surprise, "How did you think of it, it's amazing."
Maggie asked back, "Are you going to keep watching like this?"
The little fat man quickly reacted, took the book and planted it in his schoolbag, and then zipped it up, "Should this be carried on the front?"
Maggie is just the opposite, "I suggest you stay behind, we are not fighting the shooter, we are running away."
"You're right." The little fat man also put his backpack on his back.
"Let's go." Maggie took the little fat man's hand and ran towards the door.
"Bang bang bang!" Another burst of gunfire rang out.
The two ran to the door of the library, and Maggie was watching at the door.
The little fat man saw a chair next to him, he lifted it up and smashed it down hard, the legs of the chair were smashed off, he picked up one and held it in his hand, waved it, "Maggie, you go to the back, I'll come protect you."
"Thank you." Maggie looked at the wooden stick in the little fat man's hand, "We are not fighting, but running away. Generally, shooters will attack people with weapons first. Are you sure you want to take this?"
"Really?"
"At least I think so."
"What you said makes sense." The little fat man threw away the wooden leg, and took Maggie's hand, "Maggie, I'll scout the way ahead, you follow."
"Jack, now is not the time to shake hands. This will affect the running speed. You are not flexible enough, follow behind, and I will explore the way ahead." After Maggie finished speaking, she took the lead out of the library.
The little fat man was a little moved, but at the same time felt a little strange, how could he let a girl take care of him.
"boom!"
The gunfire rang out again, so I didn't have time to think about it so much.
The little fat man ran behind Maggie.
The road Maggie chooses is covered with bunkers, and she tries not to run to crowded places and stay away from black people as much as possible.
"boom!"
Accompanied by gunshots, the two ran out of the campus without any risk.
Maggie looked around to observe the surrounding situation.
The little fat man sat down on the ground tired, "Maggie, you are amazing."
"Jack, it's time for you to lose weight."
fatty"…"
…
Robbery and Murder Division.
One Squadron Office.
Luke is checking the information sent by Matthew.
The name on the information is Cabin Portia.
It was the thief who stole Luke Harley, and he was also the one who Luke wanted to sue for compensation.
Luke didn't intend to send it to Daisy, but planned to give it to her himself.
As long as things like computers are used, there will be traces. There is no need to bother with that, and I am not in a hurry anyway.
"Jingle Bell…"
Luke's cell phone rings.
Picked up the phone and looked, it was the number of the little fat man, "Hello."
"Dude, there was a shooting at our school."
"real or fake?"
"Are you listening carefully?"
"Bang!" Luke vaguely heard a gunshot, "Where are you? Is there any danger? Is anyone hurt?"
"I have already run out of the school, and there is no danger for the time being. I didn't see anyone injured, but I heard other students shouting to kill!"
"I see. You hide in a safe place. It's best to run towards home. I'll rush there now. Contact me if there is any situation." After Luke finished speaking, he strode into the captain's office.
Seeing Luke barging in without opening the door, Susan frowned, "What's wrong?"
“There was gunfire at Malaboa High School, and someone is suspected to have been killed.”
Susan stood up, "Are you sure?"
"My younger brother is studying in that school. He just called. Captain, I want to go and see him."
"Is your brother in danger? Do you need support?"
"not needed for now."
"You take Marcus there first, keep in touch."
"Okay." Luke finished and left the office.
…
Twenty minutes later, Luke found the little fat man, comforted him a few words, and let him and Maggie go home.
before returning to Malaboa High School.
At this time, martial law has been imposed around the school.
Patrol police arrived at the school a few minutes after the shots were fired.
There are a large number of police cars around, and the patrolmen have been surrounded.
Deputy Director Reid and Susan also rushed to the scene.
Luke finds David, "What's going on?"
"Looking at what Director Reid means, it should be to let our team take over the case."
"When will the organization attack?"
"I don't know yet. I haven't heard gunshots since I arrived. Most of the students have run out. There should be a few hiding in the corner of the school. The situation is very complicated now. The gunman may have already run away, or he may have just Hiding among these students."
Luke turned his head and took a look. Reid, Susan and a few people were discussing over there. People in special operations teams also arrived. They will be the main force to search the campus.
"Which school Y shooting case is this this year?"
David sighed, "The sixteenth case, according to this data, is likely to be higher than last year's 34 cases. This impetuous society."
Luke pulled out his pistol, "Someone got out."
"lapd!"
"Come out with your head in your hands."
"Don't run around."
“We are not shooters, we are students.”
"For your safety, don't make unnecessary moves, we will verify your identity." A police officer shouted.
Subsequently, several patrolmen began to search young men and women who claimed to be students.
A black male student resisted, "I am a student, not a suspect, so why do you search me.
I reject. "
"Now is a special period. In order to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you, the police have the power to search you in an emergency. Please cooperate."
As he spoke, the male police officer pushed the black male student and began to search him. Suddenly he yelled, "He has a gun!"
After the voice fell, all the police officers collectively drew their guns and pointed at the male student who was frisked.
Seeing so many guns, black male students were immediately stunned.
"Didi..."
Some yellow liquid flowed down his feet and onto the ground.
"Don't shoot, I don't have any bullets in my gun! I'm just playing with it." The black male student shouted.
The surrounding police officers have held him down.
Someone backed away in disgust.
"fuck, this kid is scared to pee."
"Haha..." There was a burst of laughter around.
Rhett shouted, "Be serious, this is not the time to joke."
"Luke, interrogate this kid immediately."
"Yes, sir." Luke responded, and let the patrolman take the black male student with a gun aside.
Luke glanced at the male classmate, took the gun from the patrolman, checked the magazine, touched the temperature of the barrel, and smelled the smell, "What's your name?"
"Karim Andes."
"Were you shooting at school?"
"I didn't shoot, I didn't do anything, the magazine was full, I didn't fire a single shot."
Luke said, "You can also reload after shooting. It doesn't mean that the gun is full of bullets, which can help you get rid of suspicion."
Luke raised his chin, and said to Xiao Hei, "Do you smell gunpowder on him?"
Xiao Hei grabbed his arm in disgust and smelled it, "Now there is only the smell of urine."
Modern pistols have very little gunpowder residue. Even if the gun is fired, the nose can hardly smell it, and relevant identification is still needed.
"Karim, why are you carrying a gun?"
"To protect yourself, as is the case today."
"If students bring guns to school, it's a mess. Whose gun is it?"
"I got Dad's."
"Your father acquiesced?"
"No, he doesn't know."
Luke asked the patrolman to take him for gunpowder residue identification.
Xiao Hei asked, "Do you think there is something wrong with this guy?"
Luke shook his head, "It's not a big problem. If he is really a murderer, he won't use his own gun. He would have disposed of the pistol long ago. It is impossible for the police to catch him with him."
Xiao Hei nodded, "Is this kid stupid? Why can't he throw away the gun and run."
Luke explained, "He can't throw it away, the police can find it no matter which corner of the campus he throws it at, and if someone else picks up the gun and kills someone with this gun, he will also become a suspect. So, his best The way to do that is to muddle through and take them out."
Xiao Hei showed his original expression, "It makes sense."
Luke was not as optimistic as he was. Judging from the fat man's description, the suspect should have lost power before the gunshot.
That is to say, the school's surveillance may not have captured the murderer's crime process. Such a situation will be very troublesome and complicated.
Just like the black boy with the gun just now, who can guarantee that he will not be suspected?
The situation in the school will only become more complicated.
Those students hiding in a corner of the school waiting for rescue are likely to be the suspects in disguise.
This greatly increases the difficulty of searching.
More importantly, it is necessary to screen one by one to prevent the suspect from being released.
Suddenly, Reid's voice sounded, "Ready to attack!
The main action bureau, other police officers cover, pay attention to identifying the identity of the suspect, pay attention to safety, and avoid accidental injury.
Action! "
(end of this chapter)