Different from domestic.

California police officers can work part-time.

Many police officers work as security guards, detectives, etc. during their vacation.

Luke has no psychological burden on charging consulting fees.

It is not difficult for him to investigate Val's case for self-defense, but it just takes some time.

Luke checked the surveillance video again and found some new clues.

Although the place where the fight is taking place is a blind spot for surveillance, it does not mean that surveillance is useless.

The surveillance did not capture Val or the suspect, but it captured the onlookers.

These onlookers can serve as witnesses, provided, of course, that they saw all the scenes of the conflict.

If they did not see Val being choked by the suspect, but only saw Val beating the suspect, it would be detrimental to Val.

This is also the dilemma that Val is facing now. The police questioned several onlookers at the scene. They all came over after hearing the noise, and only saw the scene of Val beating someone.

Time node judgment is very important.

Otherwise, the witnesses brought in will only be a disservice.

The person Luke is looking for must be someone who saw the whole fight, so that he can help Val get rid of the suspicion.

There were a total of three cameras outside the mall. Luke carefully compared the three cameras and analyzed the time, path, and behavior to find a black man who might have been watching the whole process.

The black man was also monitoring the blind spot at the time. When he appeared in the video surveillance, he was taking a video with his mobile phone. He probably captured the conflict between the two parties.

The problem now is that we still don’t know the time point when the other party took the photo.

If the other party captured all the conflict scenes, then just getting the video can prove Val's innocence.

Some people may think that this task is not difficult, but why can’t the patrol police find it clearly?

In fact, the reason can be analyzed from ordinary thefts.

If a thief visits your home, will it be difficult to deal with it?

Not difficult to do.

Checking community surveillance may reveal thieves.

Can the thief be caught?

Most likely not.

It sounds contradictory and illogical, but it happens every day.

If you want to talk about why Luke can check it so easily.

It can only be said to be an all-round dimensionality reduction attack.

In terms of investigation, if the patrol police are compared to the CBA, then the robbery and murder department belongs to the NBA. They all play basketball, so their levels are definitely different.

Luke is also a James-like presence in the NBA. Going to the CBA doesn't mean he is a bastard.

Luke carefully checked the man's whereabouts and found that he was just passing by the supermarket and did not enter the supermarket.

From the analysis of the man's movement trajectory, he probably went to the parking lot behind the supermarket.

Luke called up the parking lot surveillance and found that the man's car was a gray Chevrolet.

Luke contacted Matthew and quickly found the car owner's information.

Name, Peadar Newt

Sex: Male

Date of birth, March 2, 1986

Mobile number, 626 876 7821

Address, Jialil Community, No. 125

Social Security Number, 623-53-1326

License plate number, 7Seb323

There are some things that are inconvenient to say on the phone, now that the car owner’s address has been found.

Luke is going to take Val to visit him directly.

…

The next day.

Jialil Community, No. 125.

A taxi parked outside a gray two-story building.

Luke and Val got out of the car. Luke didn't drive his Mercedes-Benz G500. He thought it was more appropriate to take a taxi for this occasion.

Val looked at the house number in front of the house, straightened his clothes, held a gift bag in his hand, and asked Luke beside him, "Do you think this is okay for me?"

"Very good. As long as you act more sincerely, I don't think it's a big problem."

Val nodded, strode into the yard, stood outside the door and knocked on the door, "Dongdong."

After a while, the door opened, and a black man stood at the door, looking at Val and Luke, "Who are you? What's the matter?" After the man finished speaking, he stared at Val carefully again,

"Hey, I think I've seen you before."

Val nodded, "Yes, someone went to rob the supermarket at noon yesterday. I stopped him and the two of us fought.

You should have been there at the time."

The black man raised his eyebrows, "How did you know I was there? You probably didn't notice me at that time. Forget it, I don't really want to know, what's the matter with you?"

Val said, "Can we go in and talk? It's not convenient to talk here."

The black man refused directly, "No, I don't like strangers entering my home."

Val handed over the bag in his hand, "Sir, this is a gift for you. We are here to ask for your help. We will not waste too much of your time."

The black man opened the bag and took out a bottle of champagne. "I'm curious, how did you know I live here?"

Luke said, "We watched the surveillance video of the supermarket and found that you were also present at the time. Then we made inquiries and found out that an acquaintance happened to know you.

My friend was falsely accused of intentional injury by a robber, and he needs your help now.

Of course, it is your freedom whether you are willing to provide help, and ultimately it is your personal decision, but before that, I hope you can give us a chance to ask for help and let us make things clear.

We come here with great sincerity.”

Luke spoke very politely. Since he was here to ask for help, he had to show his attitude.

If you are really awesome when asking for help, it will be surprising if they can help you.

The black man looked at Val, then at the bag in his hand, and stepped aside, "OK, let's go in and talk."

Luke and Val entered the living room. It was not very large and the room was a bit messy.

A person's living conditions can be seen from a person's living environment. Luke felt that this guy was not living a very good life.

After Luke habitually observed the surrounding situation, he sat on the corner of the sofa and asked, "Sir, what is your name?"

Does Luke know his name?

Of course I know, and not only do I know his name, I also know more detailed information.

But if you know, you still have to ask.

This is not unnecessary, but necessary.

If two strangers suddenly come to your door and call you by name immediately, everyone will become wary.

When the time comes, the other party will be suspicious of anything you say.

Taking the initiative to ask the other party's name and having the other party tell you can lower the other party's vigilance and save unnecessary trouble.

"Peadar Newt, what do you call me?"

"My name is Luke Lee, and his name is Val Sullivan."

Peadar Newt crossed his hands and put his elbows on his knees. He looked at Luke and Val and asked, "You can tell me your reasons for coming, but I don't necessarily guarantee that I will help you."

Luke nodded to Val.

Since you are asking for help, you should explain the matter clearly and explain it with emotion and reason.

If you compare your feelings with others, maybe someone can take the initiative to help you.

Although we don’t meet them often, there are still good people.

Val said eloquently, “The person I fought with at noon yesterday was a suspect who robbed a supermarket.

This is the third time he has come to our supermarket to rob.

What he did was wrong. It not only caused losses to our supermarket, but also had a very bad impact on the entire society.

I really couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to stop him.
To be continued...