As for why the LAPD, which usually only shows up to collect bodies, would appear so promptly this time, we have to turn back the clock a bit.
Just as Jim was signaling the next reporter to ask a question, his cell phone began to ring.
Jim raised his hand indicating for them to wait, but all the reporters saw the police chief's complexion change drastically after he glanced at his phone.
Then, this chief actually shouted to respond immediately and bolted out, leaving a group of reporters behind.
But who are these reporters? They are the type who rush wherever there is news.
The new chief's inaugural press conference wasn't even over and he was running off? That clearly spelled big news!
So, without the slightest hesitation, these reporters grabbed their cameras and ran out as well.
LAPD patrol cars, sirens wailing, led the chase, with their news vans in hot pursuit.
