Los Angeles police shoot man after downtown attack on officer
A man wielding a metal bar was shot by Los Angeles police officers on Saturday afternoon following an attack in downtown Los Angeles.
The incident began around 1:25 p.m. when officers from the LAPD Central Division responded to a robbery report near the intersection of 4th Street and Omar Street.
Upon arrival, officers found an adult male holding a metal bar and a tree branch. Despite instructions to drop the weapons, the man did not comply.
“Officers gave the suspect multiple commands to drop the weapon, which he failed to comply [with].” the LAPD stated. “Officers deployed less lethal foam rounds to no effect.”
The suspect then charged at the officers, striking one with the metal bar. Police subsequently fired on the man, who was detained and transported to a local hospital.
The injured officer was also hospitalized. Both individuals are currently listed in stable condition, according to authorities.
The metal bar has been recovered as evidence, and no other injuries were reported.
The LAPD considers the information preliminary and the investigation to be in its early stages. They confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
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