LA Detective

Chapter 678 Indifference

Chapter 678 Indifference

Outside the deputy director's office.

Luke and David walked out of the office one after another.

David said solemnly, "Luke, how are you going to investigate?"

Luke thought for a moment and said, "Be tight inside and loose outside. The first thing you need to do is to manage your subordinates and prevent them from causing trouble."

The Anti-gang and Narcotics Division is the most dangerous department in the entire Detective Bureau or LAPDS. Their job is to deal with drug dealers and gang members. The team members who can enter this department are not easy to deal with. This department is also the most loyal. Their boss Jones was killed, and this group of people must have been furious. Maybe they are already thinking about which gang to raid and relieve their anger.

"I could restrain them, but Jones's murder made it impossible for them to do nothing.

I will have them send out informants to gather clues about Jones's murder."

"good idea."

David pressed, “Where would you like to start your investigation?”

"I'm going to meet the patrol officer who stopped the suspect vehicle, and look for the driver of the suspect vehicle and the primary crime scene."

"Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Once I find the location of the first crime scene, I will inform you as soon as possible. You can visit the local gangs. Maybe they can provide some clues."

"Leave it to us. This is what my men are best at. No matter whose territory Jones died on, they are responsible and must provide clues."

Luke warned, "Don't overdo it."

"Don't worry, I know my limits.

I have to go back, lest my men get the news from somewhere else." David said, waved his hand and left.

Luke shook his head and sighed, "If you have any sense, then damn it."

Back in the office of the First Squadron of the Robbery and Murder Division, Luke gathered everyone together and said, "Guys, I just heard some sad news...

Jones was killed yesterday."

"Captain Jones of the Anti-Crime and Anti-Drug Division?"

"Captain Jones is dead?"

"How is this possible? I saw him yesterday."

"Fuck, which damn bastard did this!"

Luke pressed his hand, signaling them to calm down, and then gave a brief introduction to the situation.

He said solemnly, “Red handed this case over to us for investigation, and I did not refuse, nor will I refuse.

Whoever killed Jones, we are going to find him.”

Xiao Hei agreed, "That's right, we must catch the murderer and avenge Captain Jones."

Jackson said, "Captain, you arrange the tasks."

Luke nodded, his eyes scanning the sad or angry faces, and said, "Get your equipment ready and meet in the parking lot in ten minutes."

"Yes, sir."

……

Near Kazka Street.

The alley on the right side of the street has been cordoned off.

Two police cars stopped on the side of the road. Luke got out of the car first and hung the police badge on his chest.

"Captain Li!"

"Sir."

The surrounding police officers greeted Luke.

Luke nodded, crossed the cordon, and saw a black Honda in the alley ahead.

John came up and said, "Hi, Luke."

"Hey man, I heard that you stopped the suspect's car?"

"Yes, I was on night patrol yesterday." John pointed to the black Dongfeng Honda in front of him, "That car was speeding, so I drove after it and signaled it to pull over.

But the driver not only didn't stop, he drove faster. I felt there was something wrong with the car.

Then, the driver drove into the alley, abandoned the car, and ran deeper into the alley.

It was too dark and we didn’t catch him.”

Luke asked, "Did you see the driver's face?"

"No. He had his back to us the whole time and he was wearing a hood as he ran away. But from his build he looked like a man."

"What time was it?"

"11:10 p.m."

"Was Captain Jones dead?"

"yes.

When I searched the suspect vehicle, I smelled blood, and when I opened the trunk of the car, I saw the body of Captain Jones.

He was no longer breathing and his heart was not beating.”

Luke walked over to the car and found a lot of blood in the trunk. He said with a heavy heart, "Can you think of any other clues?"

John thought for a moment, “After I saw the body, I did not recognize Captain Jones’ identity, and after reporting to the main station, the night detective of the precinct took over the case.

The body was also taken back to the West City Police Station for examination. I have an autopsy report here." John returned to the police car and took out an autopsy report and handed it to Luke.

Luke flipped open the autopsy report.

Name: Jones Oliver

Time of death: between 1 and 2 p.m. on January .

The cause of death was three gunshot wounds in the chest, one of which hit the heart, causing traumatic heart rupture, blood loss in the heart cavity, cardiac arrest, and sudden death.

No signs of binding or defensive injuries were found.

The murder weapon was a 9mm pistol.

Luke asked John, "Hey man, where did this car come from?"

John replied, "We found the car in front of the Lawson convenience store on Kazka Street. It was traveling from south to north at a very high speed."

Luke asked, "Did you find any clues about the suspect in the car?"

“Just after Christmas, the West City Branch was short on staff, and the technical team had not yet arrived on site.

However, we have been protecting the scene and it has not been damaged.”

"Understood. I'll have someone take over the scene." This wasn't bad news to Luke. It would be more efficient to have someone take over the scene investigation. "By the way, have you found the owner of the car?"

John replied, "It's a registered stolen vehicle."

Luke took a photo of the suspect vehicle, sent it to David, and called his number.

"Hi, I'm Luke."

David's rough voice rang out from the phone, "Hey, buddy, how's the investigation going?"

"I'm at the scene of a vehicle stop. It's a registered stolen car. I want you to investigate the car for clues."

Luke made this request for two reasons.

The first is to find something for the Anti-Crime and Anti-Drug Bureau to do, to prevent them from causing trouble.

Second, many theft gangs have connections with local gangs, and it is easier for the Anti-gang and Anti-drug Bureau to get information.

“No problem, it’s time to find some work for those guys, I’ll have my men investigate.

As for me... I have something more difficult to deal with now." David sighed and said, "I am going to go to Jones's house and tell his family in person about Jones's murder...

Do you want to come with me?"

Luke didn't really want to do this kind of thing, but the problem was that he was now in charge of investigating the case, and he would definitely have to talk to Jones' family, perhaps he could get some valuable clues.

"Send the address and we'll meet there."

"See you later." David said and hung up the phone.

Luke called the deputy captain and Raymond and assigned them tasks.

The deputy team leader is responsible for on-site investigation and searching for witnesses.

Raymond was in charge of finding the first crime scene.

……

After half an hour.

Luke and David meet at Jones's house.

David pointed to a blue two-story building and said, "This is Jones's home. A few months ago, he invited us to a party here."

The Jones family's house was an open courtyard. David led Luke into the courtyard. At this moment, the door opened and a teenage white girl walked out of the house with a bag on her back.

David waved and said hello, "You're Mia Oliver, right?"

The girl glanced at David and asked, "Who are you?"

"I'm your father's colleague, David."

“I don’t think we’ve seen it before.”

"Last time, your father invited us to be his guests, and I saw your photo."

"You have a good memory." The girl said, and as she was about to leave, she turned back and said, "By the way, he's not home."

"I know……

Is there anyone else at home?"

"My mom." Mia Oliver said, and was about to leave with her bag, but David stopped her, "Mia Oliver, please wait a moment.

I want to talk to you about your father."

Mia Oliver pouted, "I'm not interested in his affairs."

David was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect the other party to respond like this, "It won't take up too much of your time. This matter is very important to you."

"OK, go ahead." Mia Oliver crossed her arms.

"I want to talk to your mother after I see her."

"Come in with me." Mia Oliver turned and walked towards the house, opened the door, and shouted, "Mom, there are guests."

"Who's here?" A white woman with brown hair came out and looked at David. "Are you Jones' colleague?"

"It's me. My name is David."

"Is there a problem?"

"I want to talk about Jones."

The white woman crossed her arms, "Why don't you go talk to him?"

David felt uncomfortable with the attitude of the mother and daughter. "Ma'am, I am talking to you seriously about Jones. He is your husband, and I hope you can respect him."

"It seems that he didn't tell you that we are divorced."

David was stunned. "When?"

"Half a month ago."

David rubbed his chin and looked back at Luke.

Since she was his ex-wife, there was really no need to say some things. Luke asked, "When was the last time you saw Jones?"

"He came back before Christmas to move things."

"Where did he move to?"

Jones’ ex-wife shook her head, “I don’t know and I don’t want to know.”

Jones' daughter Mia Oliver asked, "Wait, my dad hasn't been to work yet?"

Luke asked back, "When was the last time you saw him?"

"Before Christmas, too."

"Do you know where he lives now?"

"Yes, I remember... He seemed to have sent me the address." Mia Oliver said, looking through her phone. "Found it, No. 203, Christopher Community."

Mia Oliver looked at Luke and the others and asked, "What happened to him?"

"Does it matter? No one here cares about him anyway." David had a hint of anger on his face. He turned and walked to the door, then said, "By the way, he won't bother you again, never."

Mia Oliver panicked and asked Luke, "What does he mean, what happened to my father?"

Luke sighed and said, "David is your father's colleague. He cares about your father very much, but he speaks bluntly. I hope you don't mind."

"What happened to my father?"

"he died."

"What? What did you just say?"

"Last night, Jones was murdered."

"Oh my God, you said my father was dead."

“Yes, I am now responsible for investigating his case.

We came here today to inform you first, and we hope you won’t be too sad.

Another question is, do you have any clues about Jones' murder?"

Jones’ ex-wife said with a complicated expression, “You lied.

How could he die? He was the one who always killed others...

You have to be kidding me. "

“I wish I was kidding.

But not.

Jones is really dead. Not only are you finding it hard to accept, the entire Los Angeles Police Department is unwilling to believe it.

All we can do is catch the murderer and avenge Jones.

If you know anything about Jones' murder, please let me know."

Mia Oliver shed tears, covered her mouth with her right hand, and choked, "Yesterday, he called me, but I didn't answer..."