Police officers save young boy from choking on piece of candy
Bodycam footage showed El Monte police officers using a lifesaving device to rescue an 8-year-old boy from choking to death.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
Bodycam footage showed El Monte police officers using a lifesaving device to rescue an 8-year-old boy from choking to death.
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