Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced charges against 25-year-old Jabril Andrew Metoyer today, stemming from a December 30 incident where Metoyer allegedly shot two security guards at a Target store in downtown LA during an attempted shoplifting episode, one of the guards was critically injured when Metoyer, confronted by security, reportedly pulled out a firearm and opened fire, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Metoyer, facing three counts of attempted murder among other charges, is set for arraignment today at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center with DA Hochman emphasizing the severity of the charges and the office's commitment to justice, stating, "This kind of brazen thievery and violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Los Angeles County," his thoughts with the injured guards in this trying time, the law will pursue those committing such actions with the full weight of available resources. As revealed by the District Attorney's statement, Metoyer was also implicated in a December 27 shooting near 7th and Figueroa streets after a man declined to give him money.
Accusations against Metoyer include three counts of attempted murder, four counts of robbery, and one count of attempted robbery, coupled with allegations of personal firearm use and causing great bodily injury by firearm discharge, as detailed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. He could be facing life in state prison if convicted on these charges, and he is currently being held on a substantial $4,100,000 bail. The case followed investigation efforts spearheaded by the Los Angeles Police Department.
