Suzie Marie Pena was 19 months old when she died on July 10, 2005, at Raul’s Auto Sales in Los Angeles. The death occurred during a standoff between her father, Jose Raul Pena, and the Los Angeles Police Department. The confrontation began after Pena’s teenage stepdaughter called 911 saying he was threatening her; Pena and the teenager retreated into the dealership and Pena began shooting at officers.

The LAPD’s SWAT team was called. Around 6:20 p.m. they moved in to rescue Suzie, who was inside the dealership with her father. Officers believed Pena was incapacitated but found him still firing from behind a small office wall. About 60 rounds were exchanged in the confined space. Suzie was struck in the head by a shot fired by a SWAT team member; Jose Raul Pena was also killed in the shootout.

The shooting prompted public outcry and an ACLU of Southern California request for a thorough, expedited investigation; claims were filed against the city. What information do readers have about the planning or command decisions made during the rescue attempt?