The Heist & Battle of North Hollywood…

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Interesting Epilogue: According to several sources, LAPD eventually returned all the weapons to the gun store that were borrowed during the shootout. The weapons were obviously used and dirty. The store owner allegedly asked the LAPD to pay for the weapons, as they could no longer be sold as new. LAPD allegedly refused to buy them. Rather than pursuing legal action for compensation, the store owner advertised the weapons for sale as “actual North Hollywood shoot out” relics, quickly selling all of them for much more than their actual retail value.

it's crazy the types of people you can meet at the gym in LA...

My dad was an officer in this shootout. I watched it live on TV fully knowing I might witness my dad get gunned down. He’s now retired after 38 years of serving LAPD

I never get tired of reading or hearing about this. It’s just amazing to me how two guys were able to survive a 44 minute shootout with ANYBODY, but especially police. I know the police weren’t prepared for something like this to ever happen, but it’s still amazing that it took 44 minutes. It’s also AMAZING how nobody except for the bank robbers were killed.

I have seen probably a dozen North Hollywood breakdowns, but your might be one of the best. Quick, concise, no dragged out drama. Well done, Sir!

Love the storytelling, edits, pace, commentary, eerie music. Glad to see your channel growing. Keep up the good stuff.

I remember watching this entire shootout play out on tv with my dad. Both of us sitting in shock. My father did 40+ years in law enforcement and I still remember the look of horror on his face as those brave officers of lapd took this situation on highly HIGHLY outgunned. Still gives me chills

I remember this... I lived a couple blocks away and this was my bank. The cops looted the gun store to get heavier fire power. I'll never forget this day.

I was in the Sheriffs Academy the day this happened. All of the recruits were called in from PT to watch and listen to this incident progress. It was eye opening when we all thought, "This could be us in 6 months."

True story… The female LAPD dispatcher that worked the shootout that day was as professional and calm as could be, it was also her first day on the job as a dispatcher.

My uncle was involved in this shootout. He said it was a miracle that no one especially none of the officers were killed except for the suspects.

Dude I fucking love your style, it’s filled with that classic true crime style with a hint of retro flair, it screams professionalism yet stays casual.

"Decided to prone out, and find the exposed feet" There are so many instances where this tactic should be used, and it somehow never enters people's minds.

You really feel for the people inside of the bank. As if being a BoA customer isn't bad enough.

I think they were addicted to the adrenaline rush. They were nuts.

Hey man, you have quickly developed into one of my favorite youtubers. I've watched all your videos within a week of finding your channel. Keep up the good work!

My sister had just exited the bank when these two entered the bank. A few years later, she was a hostage in another bank robbery. Still lives in Hollywood 😵‍💫

I was working as security at a mental health facility in Van Nuys when this happened. A lot of these officers had serious ptsd and became patients there from this single event. Literal warzone, constantly being suppressed with full auto machine gun fire while they had just 9mm pistols. I think a handful of them quit after this or were on considerable amounts of leave. One of them simply told us "The bullets just never stopped. Turned our cars into swiss cheese, went right through them." The shooters liked the movie 'heat'......a lot.

The narration combined with the tense music was absolutely outstanding. This video was informative, suspenseful, and incredibly badass. Subscribed!!!