LAPD News: Central Div. An Officer Involved Shooting occurred near 6th & San Pedro.
Today around 2:50 pm, Central Div officers were in the area of 6th & San Pedro conducting an investigation from an earlier radio call. A sergeant was standing near a police vehicle when the suspect approached, holding an open & extended knife with a 3 1/2” blade.
Bystanders yelled to warn the sergeant. The sergeant turned to face the suspect who charged at him, still holding the knife resulting in an officer-involved shooting. The suspect was struck by gunfire & taken to a local hospital where he is in stable condition.
The knife was recovered at the scene. No officers or bystanders were injured.
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