Detective Shot Multiple Times by a Criminal: Amazing Story. A powerful true story from California, Detective Ali Perez was shot multiple times by a criminal during a gun battle. His amazing story of faith, forgiveness, and survival has inspired thousands across the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LawEnforcementTalkRadioShow">Facebook </a> , <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letradioshowpodcast/"> Instagram </a> , <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjwiley/"> LinkedIn </a> , <a href="https://medium.com/@letradioshow"> Medium</a> and other social media platforms.
A Deadly Encounter in Lakeside, California. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, is available for free on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and many other podcast platforms.
It was a quiet day in Lakeside, California, when Detective Ali Perez and Sergeant Craig Johnson of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department arrived at an apartment on Mapleview Street. Their mission was to confront a criminal suspect accused of possessing pornographic images of his girlfriend’s young daughters. Look for supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like <a href="https://medium.com/@letradioshow" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Medium </a> , <a href="https://lawenforcementtalkradio.blogspot.com"> Blogspot </a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjwiley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Linkedin </a> .
What began as a standard child abuse investigation quickly turned into a deadly ambush. Detective Shot Multiple Times by a Criminal: His Amazing Story.
According to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, the criminal opened fire with a .308-caliber rifle, sparking a 15-minute gun battle that left both detectives seriously wounded. Perez was hit twice, once in the stomach and once in the shoulder, while Johnson was struck in the arm and side.
“Gunfire erupted almost immediately,” officials said, describing how a SWAT officer risked his life to pull the wounded detectives out of the line of fire. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
A Near-Death Experience and a Divine Vision
As Detective Perez lay bleeding on the floor, he began to accept that he might not make it out alive. That’s when something extraordinary happened. Detective Shot Multiple Times by a Criminal: His Amazing Story.
“I saw my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” Perez later testified. “He appeared seated in a chair between me and the shooter.”
Perez said that Jesus handed him a note that read: “I want you to bless him.”
Even as he fought for his life, Perez obeyed. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
“I looked at the suspect and said, ‘God bless you, brother.’”
To his surprise, the suspect hesitated. At one point, he even laid beside the wounded detective and said, “Hey, let’s go out together.” When the shooter retreated into a hallway, Perez saw his chance to escape.
“I knew I didn’t want to die and leave my family behind,” he said. “But looking at Jesus, I knew it was going to be all right.” Detective Shot Multiple Times by a Criminal: His Amazing Story.
Covered in blood, he managed to crawl to safety. He would later undergo nine hours of surgery and more than 20 additional operations to recover.
A Horrific Crime Exposed
The motive behind the deadly confrontation was almost too disturbing to believe. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
The Shooter's girlfriend testified that she had discovered pornographic images and videos of her two daughters, just 6 and 8 years old, on his cell phone. He told her that he intended to sell them to a child pornography website for $50,000. She immediately fled the apartment with her children and contacted the authorities.
Moments later, Detective Perez knocked on the door, and the gunfire began.
Courage Under Fire and a Lifelong Recovery. Detective Shot Multiple Times by a Criminal: His Amazing Story.
Both Detective Perez and Sgt. Johnson were rushed to the hospital, where they underwent extensive surgeries. Despite life-threatening injuries, both survived.
Perez, at that time was an 18-year veteran assigned to the Child Abuse Unit, was praised by his colleagues as one of the most dedicated investigators on the force. You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB.
“He’s a good detective who does thorough investigations, the kind of man you want on your team,” said one department official.
The suspect, was later convicted on multiple counts, including three counts of attempted murder of a peace officer and eight counts of sexual misconduct involving children. He was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty.
Faith, Forgiveness, and a New Mission
Following years of surgeries and rehabilitation, Perez was forced to retire due to his injuries and the emotional toll of PTSD. But he refused to let tragedy define him.
“Forgiveness isn’t weakness, it’s freedom,” Perez said. “When I said ‘God bless you’ to the man who shot me, I didn’t just save my life. I saved my soul.” Detective Shot Multiple Times by a Criminal: His Amazing Story. Don’t miss this episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. 
His amazing story of faith and survival has since inspired audiences across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. Perez has shared his experience on news outlets and podcasts including the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Book “Bless Him” A Daughter’s Tribute
Perez’s daughter, Raelin Perez, turned her father’s near-death experience into a book titled “Bless Him.” The memoir captures the horror, faith, and redemption surrounding that day, and the lasting impact it had on their family.
A Story That Continues to Inspire
Today, Detective Ali Perez is retired from active duty but remains active in sharing his testimony at faith-based and law enforcement events nationwide. His story reminds others that even in moments of unimaginable evil, forgiveness and faith can triumph. Detective Shot Multiple Times by a Criminal: His Amazing Story. This episode of the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and LinkedIn Audio, with featured content and discussion clips shared across Facebook, Instagram, and other social platforms.
“I’m alive because of God’s grace,” Perez says. “And because of that, I’ll spend the rest of my life sharing His message.”
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Attributions
<a href="https://raelinperez.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Raelin Perez</a>
<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/officer-critical-after-being-shot-during-child-porn-raid-flna1b6112441">NBC News</a>
<a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/wounded-deputy-ali-perez-recovering-after-lakeside-shooting/1936561/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC San Diego</a>
<a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2013/03/21/wounded-cop-saw-vision-of-jesus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Diego Union Tribune</a>
<a href="https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/lakeside-shootout-suspect-daniel-witczak-changes-plea-to-guilty/1961871/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC San Diego</a> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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