Atkins Convicted in Melyda Corado Case | San Diego News

A jury in Los Angeles County convicted Gene Atkins of murder in the tragic 2018 police chase that killed Trader Joe’s manager Melyda Corado — even though he didn’t pull the trigger. The prosecution argued his reckless actions provoked the gunfight that led to her death, while his defense urged jurors to separate emotion from fact. This marks a second trial for Atkins, who was previously acquitted of first-degree murder but convicted on multiple other serious charges including assault and hostage-taking. The LAPD cleared officers involved, though they’ve never named the shooter. The case reignites debates over police accountability, especially amid a history of bystander shootings — and Melyda’s family received a $9.5 million settlement after suing the city. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a5c6672b7c81924