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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES                                                                                   UCLA
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                                                                                                            POLICE DEPARTMENT
                                                                                                           601 WESTWOOD PLAZA
                                                                                                                     BOX 951364
                                                                                              LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90095-1364


    August 31, 2008



                              UCPD Officers Arrest Suspect Firing Shots in Westwood Village

    On 8-29-08 at approx. 11:49 PM UCPD officers responded to calls of a man firing shots at the corner of Broxton
    and Le Conte in Westwood. The first officer arrived on scene within one minute. He found the suspect on the
    sidewalk wearing a holster and standing empty handed. Officers challenged the suspect, Gene Bush, (date of birth
    2-15-56,) at gunpoint, ordering him to get on the ground. The suspect refused saying, "Not until everyone gets
    here." While two officers covered the suspect with firearms, a third UCPD officer approached the suspect and
    incapacitated him, by firing a Taser. The suspect was handcuffed without incident. No one was injured.

    Bush was found to be carrying five loaded semi-auto pistols with laser sights and multiple additional loaded
    magazines. Witnesses indicated that the suspect fired three shots at the traffic light at the intersection. An area
    check located bullet strikes in the traffic light and one in a nearby building. The suspect made anti-government
    statements and told officers we must look in his nearby suitcase for "the secret."

    A quick view into open pouches of the suitcase showed timers, cans of paint thinner, and other suspicious items.
    Assistance from LAPD was requested, including deployment of the bomb squad to clear the items of concern. In
    his suitcase Bush had a manifesto titled "The Secret".

    Officers recovered over 400 rounds on the suspect and the suitcase he had with him. LAPD and UCPD officers
    found another 7,800 rounds in his van, and 3,000 rounds in his storage unit. LAPD Major Crimes Division
    quickly investigated Bush's prior known addresses to insure that other crimes had not been committed. At this time
    it is believed that Bush is living in his van.

    The suspect appears to have no criminal history. A bail enhancement for this incident was requested and he is
    currently being held without bail. The incident is currently under investigation.




                                                           Gene Bush


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