Murder Suspect Fatally Shot by Police in Exchange of Gunfire
12121 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood
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Summary
- A shooting suspect and a victim are dead after a series of alleged shootouts with LAPD officers in North Hollywood early Monday.
- The suspect died during a third confrontation with officers in a parking garage at the corner of St Claire Avenue and Hamlin Street.
- A victim was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle, believed to have been inflicted by the shooting suspect.
- No officers were hurt in the incident.
Timeline
According to a statement from LAPD: On September 16, 2024, around 4:50 a.m., North Hollywood Division uniformed officers responded to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) Suspect with a Firearm in the 12100 block of Victory Boulevard. Witnesses indicated that the suspect, later identified as 37-year-old Sean Griffin, had shot into an occupied vehicle, striking a victim. As the officers entered the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Bellingham Avenue, they encountered Griffin armed with a firearm. Griffin pointed the firearm at the officers, and an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) occurred. Griffin fled on foot as additional units began to arrive in the area. Additional officers encountered Griffin, still armed with a firearm, where a second OIS occurred. Griffin continued running, still armed, into a nearby multi-story parking structure. Officers again encountered Griffin in the parking structure, where he pointed his firearm toward the officers, and a third OIS occurred. Griffin was struck by gunfire and fell to the ground. Officers rendered aid to Griffin until the arrival of Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers attempted to render aid to the victim of the original ADW Shooting radio call, who had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was determined to be deceased at the scene. Investigators from Operation Valley Bureau (OVB) Homicide responded and conducted the homicide investigation involving the victim. A loaded firearm with one round in the chamber and two rounds in the magazine was located next to Griffin, and additional live rounds were recovered from Griffin's person. The firearm was recovered and booked as evidence. No officers were injured as a result of this incident."
A shooting suspect and a victim are dead after a series of alleged shootouts with LAPD officers in North Hollywood early Monday, according to news reports.
Police have notified California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers that multiple media agencies are stopping along the off-ramp near the scene.
It is unclear if this is the suspect or the aforementioned victim within the perimeter.
Police are determining the extent of the crime scene before lifting the perimeter.
Police have confirmed the suspect is in custody. Emergency responders are en route to assist. All officers are accounted for.
Police have requested an additional ambulance to the scene.
Police report the suspect is running northbound through the parking lot, firing shots. Officers are in pursuit.
Police are converging to the parking structure after the suspect fired additional rounds of gunfire at officers.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Bellingham Ave & Victory Blvd.
Police are coordinating with the California Highway Patrol to shut down the northbound 170 freeway at Victory to aid in the search for the suspect.
Police are preparing a rescue operation for a possible victim behind the Target. Units are securing the area.
Police are diverting all traffic exiting the CA-170 freeway westbound away from the scene.
Police have been made aware of a victim with unspecified injuries within the perimeter. Emergency responders are en route to the perimeter.
Police are searching every vehicle seeking to leave the perimeter.
Police are expanding their search and containment perimeter.
Police are inhibiting all traffic, including foot traffic, near the scene.
Police have established a perimeter and confirmed all officers are accounted for.
The suspect is wearing a dark beanie, a white-and-black plaid jacket, gray shorts, white knee high socks, and black shoes.
Police are establishing a perimeter after shots were fired near the Burlington Coat Factory. The suspect is fleeing the scene.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Police are requesting an air unit to assist with the search for a suspect.
Police received a 911 report of a shooting behind a Target store.
Incident reported at 12121 Victory Blvd.
According to a statement from LAPD: On September 16, 2024, around 4:50 a.m., North Hollywood Division uniformed officers responded to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) Suspect with a Firearm in the 12100 block of Victory Boulevard. Witnesses indicated that the suspect, later identified as 37-year-old Sean Griffin, had shot into an occupied vehicle, striking a victim. As the officers entered the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Bellingham Avenue, they encountered Griffin armed with a firearm. Griffin pointed the firearm at the officers, and an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) occurred. Griffin fled on foot as additional units began to arrive in the area. Additional officers encountered Griffin, still armed with a firearm, where a second OIS occurred. Griffin continued running, still armed, into a nearby multi-story parking structure. Officers again encountered Griffin in the parking structure, where he pointed his firearm toward the officers, and a third OIS occurred. Griffin was struck by gunfire and fell to the ground. Officers rendered aid to Griffin until the arrival of Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers attempted to render aid to the victim of the original ADW Shooting radio call, who had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was determined to be deceased at the scene. Investigators from Operation Valley Bureau (OVB) Homicide responded and conducted the homicide investigation involving the victim. A loaded firearm with one round in the chamber and two rounds in the magazine was located next to Griffin, and additional live rounds were recovered from Griffin's person. The firearm was recovered and booked as evidence. No officers were injured as a result of this incident."
A shooting suspect and a victim are dead after a series of alleged shootouts with LAPD officers in North Hollywood early Monday, according to news reports.
Police have notified California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers that multiple media agencies are stopping along the off-ramp near the scene.
It is unclear if this is the suspect or the aforementioned victim within the perimeter.
Police are determining the extent of the crime scene before lifting the perimeter.
Police have confirmed the suspect is in custody. Emergency responders are en route to assist. All officers are accounted for.
Police have requested an additional ambulance to the scene.
Police report the suspect is running northbound through the parking lot, firing shots. Officers are in pursuit.
Police are converging to the parking structure after the suspect fired additional rounds of gunfire at officers.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Bellingham Ave & Victory Blvd.
Police are coordinating with the California Highway Patrol to shut down the northbound 170 freeway at Victory to aid in the search for the suspect.
Police are preparing a rescue operation for a possible victim behind the Target. Units are securing the area.
Police are diverting all traffic exiting the CA-170 freeway westbound away from the scene.
Police have been made aware of a victim with unspecified injuries within the perimeter. Emergency responders are en route to the perimeter.
Police are searching every vehicle seeking to leave the perimeter.
Police are expanding their search and containment perimeter.
Police are inhibiting all traffic, including foot traffic, near the scene.
Police have established a perimeter and confirmed all officers are accounted for.
The suspect is wearing a dark beanie, a white-and-black plaid jacket, gray shorts, white knee high socks, and black shoes.
Police are establishing a perimeter after shots were fired near the Burlington Coat Factory. The suspect is fleeing the scene.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Police are requesting an air unit to assist with the search for a suspect.
Police received a 911 report of a shooting behind a Target store.
Incident reported at 12121 Victory Blvd.
According to a statement from LAPD: On September 16, 2024, around 4:50 a.m., North Hollywood Division uniformed officers responded to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) Suspect with a Firearm in the 12100 block of Victory Boulevard. Witnesses indicated that the suspect, later identified as 37-year-old Sean Griffin, had shot into an occupied vehicle, striking a victim. As the officers entered the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Bellingham Avenue, they encountered Griffin armed with a firearm. Griffin pointed the firearm at the officers, and an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) occurred. Griffin fled on foot as additional units began to arrive in the area. Additional officers encountered Griffin, still armed with a firearm, where a second OIS occurred. Griffin continued running, still armed, into a nearby multi-story parking structure. Officers again encountered Griffin in the parking structure, where he pointed his firearm toward the officers, and a third OIS occurred. Griffin was struck by gunfire and fell to the ground. Officers rendered aid to Griffin until the arrival of Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers attempted to render aid to the victim of the original ADW Shooting radio call, who had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was determined to be deceased at the scene. Investigators from Operation Valley Bureau (OVB) Homicide responded and conducted the homicide investigation involving the victim. A loaded firearm with one round in the chamber and two rounds in the magazine was located next to Griffin, and additional live rounds were recovered from Griffin's person. The firearm was recovered and booked as evidence. No officers were injured as a result of this incident."
A shooting suspect and a victim are dead after a series of alleged shootouts with LAPD officers in North Hollywood early Monday, according to news reports.
Police have notified California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers that multiple media agencies are stopping along the off-ramp near the scene.
It is unclear if this is the suspect or the aforementioned victim within the perimeter.
Police are determining the extent of the crime scene before lifting the perimeter.
Police have confirmed the suspect is in custody. Emergency responders are en route to assist. All officers are accounted for.
Police have requested an additional ambulance to the scene.
Police report the suspect is running northbound through the parking lot, firing shots. Officers are in pursuit.
Police are converging to the parking structure after the suspect fired additional rounds of gunfire at officers.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Bellingham Ave & Victory Blvd.
Police are coordinating with the California Highway Patrol to shut down the northbound 170 freeway at Victory to aid in the search for the suspect.
Police are preparing a rescue operation for a possible victim behind the Target. Units are securing the area.
Police are diverting all traffic exiting the CA-170 freeway westbound away from the scene.
Police have been made aware of a victim with unspecified injuries within the perimeter. Emergency responders are en route to the perimeter.
Police are searching every vehicle seeking to leave the perimeter.
Police are expanding their search and containment perimeter.
Police are inhibiting all traffic, including foot traffic, near the scene.
Police have established a perimeter and confirmed all officers are accounted for.
The suspect is wearing a dark beanie, a white-and-black plaid jacket, gray shorts, white knee high socks, and black shoes.
Police are establishing a perimeter after shots were fired near the Burlington Coat Factory. The suspect is fleeing the scene.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Police are requesting an air unit to assist with the search for a suspect.
Police received a 911 report of a shooting behind a Target store.
Incident reported at 12121 Victory Blvd.
According to a statement from LAPD: On September 16, 2024, around 4:50 a.m., North Hollywood Division uniformed officers responded to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) Suspect with a Firearm in the 12100 block of Victory Boulevard. Witnesses indicated that the suspect, later identified as 37-year-old Sean Griffin, had shot into an occupied vehicle, striking a victim. As the officers entered the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Bellingham Avenue, they encountered Griffin armed with a firearm. Griffin pointed the firearm at the officers, and an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) occurred. Griffin fled on foot as additional units began to arrive in the area. Additional officers encountered Griffin, still armed with a firearm, where a second OIS occurred. Griffin continued running, still armed, into a nearby multi-story parking structure. Officers again encountered Griffin in the parking structure, where he pointed his firearm toward the officers, and a third OIS occurred. Griffin was struck by gunfire and fell to the ground. Officers rendered aid to Griffin until the arrival of Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers attempted to render aid to the victim of the original ADW Shooting radio call, who had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was determined to be deceased at the scene. Investigators from Operation Valley Bureau (OVB) Homicide responded and conducted the homicide investigation involving the victim. A loaded firearm with one round in the chamber and two rounds in the magazine was located next to Griffin, and additional live rounds were recovered from Griffin's person. The firearm was recovered and booked as evidence. No officers were injured as a result of this incident."
A shooting suspect and a victim are dead after a series of alleged shootouts with LAPD officers in North Hollywood early Monday, according to news reports.
Police have notified California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers that multiple media agencies are stopping along the off-ramp near the scene.
It is unclear if this is the suspect or the aforementioned victim within the perimeter.
Police are determining the extent of the crime scene before lifting the perimeter.
Police have confirmed the suspect is in custody. Emergency responders are en route to assist. All officers are accounted for.
Police have requested an additional ambulance to the scene.
Police report the suspect is running northbound through the parking lot, firing shots. Officers are in pursuit.
Police are converging to the parking structure after the suspect fired additional rounds of gunfire at officers.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Bellingham Ave & Victory Blvd.
Police are coordinating with the California Highway Patrol to shut down the northbound 170 freeway at Victory to aid in the search for the suspect.
Police are preparing a rescue operation for a possible victim behind the Target. Units are securing the area.
Police are diverting all traffic exiting the CA-170 freeway westbound away from the scene.
Police have been made aware of a victim with unspecified injuries within the perimeter. Emergency responders are en route to the perimeter.
Police are searching every vehicle seeking to leave the perimeter.
Police are expanding their search and containment perimeter.
Police are inhibiting all traffic, including foot traffic, near the scene.
Police have established a perimeter and confirmed all officers are accounted for.
The suspect is wearing a dark beanie, a white-and-black plaid jacket, gray shorts, white knee high socks, and black shoes.
Police are establishing a perimeter after shots were fired near the Burlington Coat Factory. The suspect is fleeing the scene.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Police are requesting an air unit to assist with the search for a suspect.
Police received a 911 report of a shooting behind a Target store.
Incident reported at 12121 Victory Blvd.
According to a statement from LAPD: On September 16, 2024, around 4:50 a.m., North Hollywood Division uniformed officers responded to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) Suspect with a Firearm in the 12100 block of Victory Boulevard. Witnesses indicated that the suspect, later identified as 37-year-old Sean Griffin, had shot into an occupied vehicle, striking a victim. As the officers entered the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Bellingham Avenue, they encountered Griffin armed with a firearm. Griffin pointed the firearm at the officers, and an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) occurred. Griffin fled on foot as additional units began to arrive in the area. Additional officers encountered Griffin, still armed with a firearm, where a second OIS occurred. Griffin continued running, still armed, into a nearby multi-story parking structure. Officers again encountered Griffin in the parking structure, where he pointed his firearm toward the officers, and a third OIS occurred. Griffin was struck by gunfire and fell to the ground. Officers rendered aid to Griffin until the arrival of Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers attempted to render aid to the victim of the original ADW Shooting radio call, who had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was determined to be deceased at the scene. Investigators from Operation Valley Bureau (OVB) Homicide responded and conducted the homicide investigation involving the victim. A loaded firearm with one round in the chamber and two rounds in the magazine was located next to Griffin, and additional live rounds were recovered from Griffin's person. The firearm was recovered and booked as evidence. No officers were injured as a result of this incident."
A shooting suspect and a victim are dead after a series of alleged shootouts with LAPD officers in North Hollywood early Monday, according to news reports.
Police have notified California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers that multiple media agencies are stopping along the off-ramp near the scene.
It is unclear if this is the suspect or the aforementioned victim within the perimeter.
Police are determining the extent of the crime scene before lifting the perimeter.
Police have confirmed the suspect is in custody. Emergency responders are en route to assist. All officers are accounted for.
Police have requested an additional ambulance to the scene.
Police report the suspect is running northbound through the parking lot, firing shots. Officers are in pursuit.
Police are converging to the parking structure after the suspect fired additional rounds of gunfire at officers.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Bellingham Ave & Victory Blvd.
Police are coordinating with the California Highway Patrol to shut down the northbound 170 freeway at Victory to aid in the search for the suspect.
Police are preparing a rescue operation for a possible victim behind the Target. Units are securing the area.
Police are diverting all traffic exiting the CA-170 freeway westbound away from the scene.
Police have been made aware of a victim with unspecified injuries within the perimeter. Emergency responders are en route to the perimeter.
Police are searching every vehicle seeking to leave the perimeter.
Police are expanding their search and containment perimeter.
Police are inhibiting all traffic, including foot traffic, near the scene.
Police have established a perimeter and confirmed all officers are accounted for.
The suspect is wearing a dark beanie, a white-and-black plaid jacket, gray shorts, white knee high socks, and black shoes.
Police are establishing a perimeter after shots were fired near the Burlington Coat Factory. The suspect is fleeing the scene.
Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.
Police are requesting an air unit to assist with the search for a suspect.
Police received a 911 report of a shooting behind a Target store.
Incident reported at 12121 Victory Blvd.
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Really sad to see what the Valley has turned into. As kids, this was our stomping grounds for shopping with our parents and grand parents. Lots of good memories, and this just saddens me to see the chaoticness and danger going on. Prayers for this City of Angels today.
911 caller called in reporting a shooting and victim down, when officers responded to the area to locate the victim, shots were fired at officers and suspect left running. A perimeter was set and air unit was deployed to search the area. As the search was taking place, the suspect shot again from a parking structure and was then located by the officers. Suspect was taken into custody.
White knee high socks ay? Sounds like we have ourselves a cholo
@PasadenaMudslide they really have nothing better to do.
That plaza is bad luck, first the shooting at Burlington now this
@hiii231 are you forgetting what happened prior? There was some armo that had crazy road rage and it came out on the news. Also 44 minutes, just watch it on YouTube this happened in the 90’s, I still remember vividly.
Really sad to see what the Valley has turned into. As kids, this was our stomping grounds for shopping with our parents and grand parents. Lots of good memories, and this just saddens me to see the chaoticness and danger going on. Prayers for this City of Angels today.
911 caller called in reporting a shooting and victim down, when officers responded to the area to locate the victim, shots were fired at officers and suspect left running. A perimeter was set and air unit was deployed to search the area. As the search was taking place, the suspect shot again from a parking structure and was then located by the officers. Suspect was taken into custody.
White knee high socks ay? Sounds like we have ourselves a cholo
@PasadenaMudslide they really have nothing better to do.
That plaza is bad luck, first the shooting at Burlington now this
@hiii231 are you forgetting what happened prior? There was some armo that had crazy road rage and it came out on the news. Also 44 minutes, just watch it on YouTube this happened in the 90’s, I still remember vividly.
Really sad to see what the Valley has turned into. As kids, this was our stomping grounds for shopping with our parents and grand parents. Lots of good memories, and this just saddens me to see the chaoticness and danger going on. Prayers for this City of Angels today.
911 caller called in reporting a shooting and victim down, when officers responded to the area to locate the victim, shots were fired at officers and suspect left running. A perimeter was set and air unit was deployed to search the area. As the search was taking place, the suspect shot again from a parking structure and was then located by the officers. Suspect was taken into custody.
White knee high socks ay? Sounds like we have ourselves a cholo
@PasadenaMudslide they really have nothing better to do.
That plaza is bad luck, first the shooting at Burlington now this
@hiii231 are you forgetting what happened prior? There was some armo that had crazy road rage and it came out on the news. Also 44 minutes, just watch it on YouTube this happened in the 90’s, I still remember vividly.
Really sad to see what the Valley has turned into. As kids, this was our stomping grounds for shopping with our parents and grand parents. Lots of good memories, and this just saddens me to see the chaoticness and danger going on. Prayers for this City of Angels today.
911 caller called in reporting a shooting and victim down, when officers responded to the area to locate the victim, shots were fired at officers and suspect left running. A perimeter was set and air unit was deployed to search the area. As the search was taking place, the suspect shot again from a parking structure and was then located by the officers. Suspect was taken into custody.
White knee high socks ay? Sounds like we have ourselves a cholo
@PasadenaMudslide they really have nothing better to do.
That plaza is bad luck, first the shooting at Burlington now this
@hiii231 are you forgetting what happened prior? There was some armo that had crazy road rage and it came out on the news. Also 44 minutes, just watch it on YouTube this happened in the 90’s, I still remember vividly.
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Really sad to see what the Valley has turned into. As kids, this was our stomping grounds for shopping with our parents and grand parents. Lots of good memories, and this just saddens me to see the chaoticness and danger going on. Prayers for this City of Angels today.
911 caller called in reporting a shooting and victim down, when officers responded to the area to locate the victim, shots were fired at officers and suspect left running. A perimeter was set and air unit was deployed to search the area. As the search was taking place, the suspect shot again from a parking structure and was then located by the officers. Suspect was taken into custody.
White knee high socks ay? Sounds like we have ourselves a cholo
@PasadenaMudslide they really have nothing better to do.
That plaza is bad luck, first the shooting at Burlington now this
@hiii231 are you forgetting what happened prior? There was some armo that had crazy road rage and it came out on the news. Also 44 minutes, just watch it on YouTube this happened in the 90’s, I still remember vividly.