According to the chief, Tipping was working as a bike instructor engaged in a scenario that involved grappling with another officer. During the exercise, Tipping fell to the floor and suffered a spinal chord injury. Other officers present initiated CPR until Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived.
A Los Angeles police officer died today, days after he suffered a spinal chord injury during a training exercise at Elysian Park Academy.
According to the chief, Tipping was working as a bike instructor engaged in a scenario that involved grappling with another officer. During the exercise, Tipping fell to the floor and suffered a spinal cord injury. Other officers present initiated CPR until Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived.In a Twitter statement, he expressed ``Grief, sorrow and sadness,'' adding, ``May God Welcome him home & comfort his family, friends & partners.
"As we grieve this terrible loss, our thoughts are with the family of Officer Tipping, his Devonshire area family, and the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department during this difficult time,'' Moore said."True to his character of unending service, Officer Tipping is an organ donor. Over the next few days, his selflessness will save other lives.''
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