Quotes Regarding the February 28, 1997 Bank of America Robbery

Policemen's Quotes

Civilians' Quotes

Families' Quotes


Policemen's Quotes

"This is not a militia group....These are brutal killers who were robbing and taking these people's money. These are very organized, brutal bank robbery suspects. They are killers."
—Commander Tim McBride, LAPD

"These guys obviously were committed to getting away and were prepared to do so.....They emptied a 100-round drum before they even left the door of the bank.....We're just beginning now to take a look at their background....These two guys made up their mind: Get away, or go down at the scene."
—Los Angeles Police Chief Willie Williams

"At the time the weapons were so loud we thought they were outside the bank."
—Officer Loren Farell

"And when I saw them coming out my first thought was, 'Wow, these are monsters.'"
—Officer Stuart Guy


Civilians' Quotes

"When they said hit the floor, and they started shooting in the ceiling, that's when everybody - I mean, that's when I hit, and I assume everybody else did. I mean, the sound of that gunfire was.....incredible."
—Bill Capizzi

"The bullets sounded so loud, and so close that I actually thought the gunman was on the other side of the vehicle, using the same vehicle for his cover, for his protection. And I just envisioned him walking around and capping us right there."
—Tracy Fisher

"At first I asked God not to let me die and then I asked him right after, and don't let me get shot again, 'cause it hurts, 'cause I'm scared."
—Tracy Fisher


Families' Quotes

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