NewsLa OpiniónNovember 1, 2026Los Angeles County
LAPD officers shoot man who struck officer with metal bar in downtown Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Police Department officers shot an adult male suspect after he struck an officer with a metal bar during a confrontation in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. Non-lethal foam projectiles were deployed prior to the shooting but failed to subdue the suspect. Both the injured officer and the suspect were transported to a hospital in stable condition.
Read the full story at La OpiniónWhy It Matters
A police-involved shooting and assault resulted in hospitalizations for one officer and one suspect in downtown Los Angeles, with an active police investigation currently underway.
Key Facts
- Officers responded to a robbery report near 4th Street and Omar Street shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
- The suspect was found armed with a metal bar in one hand and a long tree branch in the other.
- Officers fired non-lethal foam projectiles, which failed to subdue the suspect.
- The suspect rushed at officers and struck one of them with a metal bar.
- Officers discharged their weapons, striking the suspect.
- Both the injured officer and the suspect were transported to a hospital in stable condition.
- The metal bar used in the attack was recovered and seized as evidence.
- Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the community.
- The LAPD did not release the identity of the suspect, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Who's Mentioned
location4th Street“Intersection near the location of the incident.”locationLos Ángeles“City where the incident took place.”OrganizationDepartamento de Policía de Los Ángeles“Law enforcement agency responding to the robbery report and involved in the shoo”locationOmar Street“Intersection near the location of the incident.”