Los Angeles, California
December 18, 2016
Agencies: Los Angeles Police Department California LAPD
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
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A suspect was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in South Los Angeles Sunday night.
Police said the gunfire erupted after officers witnessed the suspect holding what was believed to be a weapon in his waistband. The suspect ran near an apartment building and the officer-involved shooting occurred, authorities said.
The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured in the shooting.
Police said a weapon was recovered at the scene. No further information was released.