LAPD Officer Who Killed 14yo Girl In Dressing Room Is Identified

The LAPD officer who killed a 14-year-old girl in a dressing room has been identified.

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That officer is William Dorsey Jones Jr.

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He also killed the assault suspect, Daniel Elena Lopez, 24.

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Both his professional and personal social media accounts have been deleted.

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According to his deleted profile, Jones was raised in Louisville.

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He attended the University of Louisville but dropped out in 2006 to pursue a career in entertainment.

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He revealed that he joined the LAPD in 2009 and graduated in 2010.

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He left the LAPD in January 2020 due to a knee injury and did not return until February 2021.

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He also reportedly assisted with coaching the Valencia High School football team.

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