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# Los Angeles store where employee died in gunbattle reopens
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/los-angeles-store-where-employee-died-in-gunbattle-reopens/
- Published: 2018-08-03T12:00:17.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-04T14:05:25.000Z
- Author: Associated Press
- Tags: Community, ap, briefs, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:50

A Los Angeles grocery store where a manager was accidentally killed by police during a gunbattle with a suspect has reopened

The Trader Joe's market in LA's Silver Lake neighborhood opened its doors Thursday with a sign telling customers, "We missed you."

Employee Melyda Corado was killed July 21 as police traded gunfire with a suspect who then took hostages inside the store.

Police say Gene Atkins shot his grandmother and kidnapped his girlfriend before leading officers on a chase that ended with a crash outside the store.

Trader Joe's executive Ben Myers says it's a bittersweet day, with continuing heartbreak over the tragedy but recognition that moving forward is important.

Associated Press