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Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

Chapter 980 - 442: The Real Culprit (Part 3)

Author: Rack running
updatedAt: 2025-09-21

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There is also a photo of the car owner in the top right corner.

Jackson said excitedly, "The car owner's photo looks a lot like that sketch. This person should be the one we're looking for."

Matthew shrugged, "So what are we waiting for? Let's go arrest the person!"

Jackson thought for a moment, then shook his head, "It's not that easy. All of this is just the captain's speculation. Though it's very accurate, there isn't solid evidence.

To be precise, this truck just happened to pass through this road. The truck owner just happens to know the suspect, Brown Bryant, and we can't be certain that the suspect, Brown Bryant, is the gunman. There's also no reason to arrest the truck driver now."

Luke nodded, you're right, we need to find a suitable reason.

The next morning, at the Robbery and Murder Department office.

After arriving at work, Luke directly called everyone for a meeting.

Luke got straight to the point, "Deputy, did you find the suspect's car in the desert?"

The Deputy waved his hand, "Not even close. We haven't found a single trace. I suspect this bastard either drove the car far away or buried it in a large pit."

Luke then looked at Blackie, "How's your investigation going?"

Blackie said, "After receiving the information you sent, I verified it. He's not a member of the truckers' association."

Luke then asked Jackson, "How's your investigation going?"

Jackson replied, "Last night, I found the Bryant couple and asked them to identify a photo of Carl Smith. They confirmed Carl Smith was the person who visited their son that day."

The Deputy was a bit puzzled, "Wait, what photo? Did I miss something?"

Just as Jackson was about to explain, the office door knocked.

Mary from the tech team pushed open the door and walked in, "Captain Lee, the results of the equipment left by the gunman are in.

Firstly, ballistic markings confirm the gun found in the locker was indeed the murder weapon left by the killer.

We've extracted the gunman's DNA from the equipment and confirmed it matches with the suspect Brown Bryant's DNA sample.

Congratulations, you've identified the gunman."

Luke corrected, "Actually, it's we."

Mary laughed, "You're right, I misspoke."

"Now we can confirm Brown Bryant is the gunman in the supermarket robbery case.

Suspect Carl Smith has had contact with him. According to suspect Brown Bryant's parents, they had a close relationship. They coincidentally appeared at the location where Brown Bryant disappeared. We have reason to suspect Carl Smith is also connected to this supermarket shooting case."

After Luke finished speaking, he clapped his hands, "Guys, get ready, we're moving out."

The Deputy was a bit anxious, "Hey, hey, hey, who the hell is suspect Carl Smith? What are you guys hiding from me?"

Luke said, "Yesterday, I discovered a large truck at the location where the suspect vehicle went missing. That truck could easily carry away the missing vehicle. Considering the gunman Brown Bryant also interacted with the truck driver, I had Matthew check the truck driver's identity.

Turns out he's the person we're looking for."

The Deputy understood, "So the suspect vehicle didn't enter the desert but was driven into the truck and then carried away by it."

Luke nodded, "Exactly, as long as we find the truck driver, we can find the gunman's whereabouts."

The Deputy was somewhat displeased, "Why didn't you tell me about such an important clue?"

"Sorry, I forgot." Luke smiled, the Deputy was investigating another lead, knowing this information wasn't necessarily important.

And it could also indirectly verify Luke's speculation. If the Deputy found that vehicle, it would mean Luke's speculation was wrong. If the Deputy didn't find the vehicle, it would prove Luke's speculation was correct.

The Deputy pouted, "Childish."

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