Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies mistakenly shot to death a hostage who was fleeing from a knife-wielding attacker at a West Hollywood apartment, authorities announced Thursday. John Winkler, 30, an aspiring television producer, died at a hospital following Monday night's confrontation. Taking the life of an innocent person is a police officer's greatest nightmare, Interim Sheriff John Scott said at a news conference. The entire department mourned Winkler's death, he added. Winkler was hanging out with some friends who lived in the apartment below him on Palm Avenue when a man who also lived in that apartment took them hostage at knifepoint, authorities said. - LATIMES
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