Police Share Bodycam Footage of Fatal December Officer-Involved Shooting
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Summary
- On December 31, 2025, police responded to a domestic violence call in San Pedro, California, involving a possible restraining order violation. Officers attempted to detain 39-year-old Lawrence Gonzales, who resisted and tried to disarm them, leading to an officer-involved shooting.
- Gonzales was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Two officers sustained minor injuries during the altercation. The incident is under investigation by state and local authorities.
Timeline
The incident did not injure any other people. Police notified the suspect's family. State and local investigators took over the case, per police.
The struggle caused cuts, scrapes, and bruises to two officers. Paramedics took the officers to a hospital for treatment.
An officer shot Gonzales. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he died.
The suspect physically resisted the officers as they tried to detain him. The struggle escalated into a violent confrontation where the suspect tried to disarm the officers.
Officers confronted the suspect inside. The suspect refused commands to turn around and place his hands behind his back.
This month, police released bodycam footage and announced that on December 31, 2025, around 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a possible restraining order violation at an apartment in the 500 block of West 37th Street. Police searched for 39-year-old Lawrence Gonzales inside an apartment.
Two officers were also transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during the altercation.
Fire Department paramedics took the suspect to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
During the altercation, an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the suspect was struck by gunfire and taken into custody.
While attempting to detain him, a physical altercation occurred.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the suspect, described as an adult male.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, at around 9:40 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025 officers responded to the 500 block of West 37th Street for a report of a domestic violence incident.
Citizen source @LACountyUnleashed reports that this turned into an officer-involved shooting, with the suspect transported in critical condition.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene with EMS. Caution tape is cordoning off the area and the investigation is still active.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 543 W 37th St.
The incident did not injure any other people. Police notified the suspect's family. State and local investigators took over the case, per police.
The struggle caused cuts, scrapes, and bruises to two officers. Paramedics took the officers to a hospital for treatment.
An officer shot Gonzales. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he died.
The suspect physically resisted the officers as they tried to detain him. The struggle escalated into a violent confrontation where the suspect tried to disarm the officers.
Officers confronted the suspect inside. The suspect refused commands to turn around and place his hands behind his back.
This month, police released bodycam footage and announced that on December 31, 2025, around 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a possible restraining order violation at an apartment in the 500 block of West 37th Street. Police searched for 39-year-old Lawrence Gonzales inside an apartment.
Two officers were also transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during the altercation.
Fire Department paramedics took the suspect to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
During the altercation, an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the suspect was struck by gunfire and taken into custody.
While attempting to detain him, a physical altercation occurred.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the suspect, described as an adult male.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, at around 9:40 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025 officers responded to the 500 block of West 37th Street for a report of a domestic violence incident.
Citizen source @LACountyUnleashed reports that this turned into an officer-involved shooting, with the suspect transported in critical condition.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene with EMS. Caution tape is cordoning off the area and the investigation is still active.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 543 W 37th St.
The incident did not injure any other people. Police notified the suspect's family. State and local investigators took over the case, per police.
The struggle caused cuts, scrapes, and bruises to two officers. Paramedics took the officers to a hospital for treatment.
An officer shot Gonzales. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he died.
The suspect physically resisted the officers as they tried to detain him. The struggle escalated into a violent confrontation where the suspect tried to disarm the officers.
Officers confronted the suspect inside. The suspect refused commands to turn around and place his hands behind his back.
This month, police released bodycam footage and announced that on December 31, 2025, around 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a possible restraining order violation at an apartment in the 500 block of West 37th Street. Police searched for 39-year-old Lawrence Gonzales inside an apartment.
Two officers were also transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during the altercation.
Fire Department paramedics took the suspect to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
During the altercation, an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the suspect was struck by gunfire and taken into custody.
While attempting to detain him, a physical altercation occurred.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the suspect, described as an adult male.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, at around 9:40 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025 officers responded to the 500 block of West 37th Street for a report of a domestic violence incident.
Citizen source @LACountyUnleashed reports that this turned into an officer-involved shooting, with the suspect transported in critical condition.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene with EMS. Caution tape is cordoning off the area and the investigation is still active.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 543 W 37th St.
The incident did not injure any other people. Police notified the suspect's family. State and local investigators took over the case, per police.
The struggle caused cuts, scrapes, and bruises to two officers. Paramedics took the officers to a hospital for treatment.
An officer shot Gonzales. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he died.
The suspect physically resisted the officers as they tried to detain him. The struggle escalated into a violent confrontation where the suspect tried to disarm the officers.
Officers confronted the suspect inside. The suspect refused commands to turn around and place his hands behind his back.
This month, police released bodycam footage and announced that on December 31, 2025, around 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a possible restraining order violation at an apartment in the 500 block of West 37th Street. Police searched for 39-year-old Lawrence Gonzales inside an apartment.
Two officers were also transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during the altercation.
Fire Department paramedics took the suspect to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
During the altercation, an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the suspect was struck by gunfire and taken into custody.
While attempting to detain him, a physical altercation occurred.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the suspect, described as an adult male.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, at around 9:40 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025 officers responded to the 500 block of West 37th Street for a report of a domestic violence incident.
Citizen source @LACountyUnleashed reports that this turned into an officer-involved shooting, with the suspect transported in critical condition.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene with EMS. Caution tape is cordoning off the area and the investigation is still active.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 543 W 37th St.
The incident did not injure any other people. Police notified the suspect's family. State and local investigators took over the case, per police.
The struggle caused cuts, scrapes, and bruises to two officers. Paramedics took the officers to a hospital for treatment.
An officer shot Gonzales. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he died.
The suspect physically resisted the officers as they tried to detain him. The struggle escalated into a violent confrontation where the suspect tried to disarm the officers.
Officers confronted the suspect inside. The suspect refused commands to turn around and place his hands behind his back.
This month, police released bodycam footage and announced that on December 31, 2025, around 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a possible restraining order violation at an apartment in the 500 block of West 37th Street. Police searched for 39-year-old Lawrence Gonzales inside an apartment.
Two officers were also transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during the altercation.
Fire Department paramedics took the suspect to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
During the altercation, an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the suspect was struck by gunfire and taken into custody.
While attempting to detain him, a physical altercation occurred.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the suspect, described as an adult male.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, at around 9:40 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025 officers responded to the 500 block of West 37th Street for a report of a domestic violence incident.
Citizen source @LACountyUnleashed reports that this turned into an officer-involved shooting, with the suspect transported in critical condition.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene with EMS. Caution tape is cordoning off the area and the investigation is still active.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 543 W 37th St.
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Why are we feeling bad for a woman beater ? Feel bad for the woman he abused and most likey there are kids who witnessed this and are now traumatized. If he is dead it’s his own fault . Cops did their job period ! Stop attacking cops for doing their jobs and victimizing the perpetrators.
Absolutely ! There's something very wrong with the people that side with a perpetrator that has many offenses. Maybe these people need to feel what it's like to be a victim, sadly to say ! People wake the heck up stop with condoning violence. Hopefully you or your loved ones never are !
suspect died. it's some dude with long hair and tats on his face who's been causing problems over here. they've arrested and released him several times already.
Sounds like the prosecutors and/or judges aren't doing their job.
No sympathy for anyone that attacks a police officer
One less thug on the street👍
Why are we feeling bad for a woman beater ? Feel bad for the woman he abused and most likey there are kids who witnessed this and are now traumatized. If he is dead it’s his own fault . Cops did their job period ! Stop attacking cops for doing their jobs and victimizing the perpetrators.
Absolutely ! There's something very wrong with the people that side with a perpetrator that has many offenses. Maybe these people need to feel what it's like to be a victim, sadly to say ! People wake the heck up stop with condoning violence. Hopefully you or your loved ones never are !
suspect died. it's some dude with long hair and tats on his face who's been causing problems over here. they've arrested and released him several times already.
Sounds like the prosecutors and/or judges aren't doing their job.
No sympathy for anyone that attacks a police officer
One less thug on the street👍
Why are we feeling bad for a woman beater ? Feel bad for the woman he abused and most likey there are kids who witnessed this and are now traumatized. If he is dead it’s his own fault . Cops did their job period ! Stop attacking cops for doing their jobs and victimizing the perpetrators.
Absolutely ! There's something very wrong with the people that side with a perpetrator that has many offenses. Maybe these people need to feel what it's like to be a victim, sadly to say ! People wake the heck up stop with condoning violence. Hopefully you or your loved ones never are !
suspect died. it's some dude with long hair and tats on his face who's been causing problems over here. they've arrested and released him several times already.
Sounds like the prosecutors and/or judges aren't doing their job.
No sympathy for anyone that attacks a police officer
One less thug on the street👍
Why are we feeling bad for a woman beater ? Feel bad for the woman he abused and most likey there are kids who witnessed this and are now traumatized. If he is dead it’s his own fault . Cops did their job period ! Stop attacking cops for doing their jobs and victimizing the perpetrators.
Absolutely ! There's something very wrong with the people that side with a perpetrator that has many offenses. Maybe these people need to feel what it's like to be a victim, sadly to say ! People wake the heck up stop with condoning violence. Hopefully you or your loved ones never are !
suspect died. it's some dude with long hair and tats on his face who's been causing problems over here. they've arrested and released him several times already.
Sounds like the prosecutors and/or judges aren't doing their job.
No sympathy for anyone that attacks a police officer
One less thug on the street👍
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Why are we feeling bad for a woman beater ? Feel bad for the woman he abused and most likey there are kids who witnessed this and are now traumatized. If he is dead it’s his own fault . Cops did their job period ! Stop attacking cops for doing their jobs and victimizing the perpetrators.
Absolutely ! There's something very wrong with the people that side with a perpetrator that has many offenses. Maybe these people need to feel what it's like to be a victim, sadly to say ! People wake the heck up stop with condoning violence. Hopefully you or your loved ones never are !
suspect died. it's some dude with long hair and tats on his face who's been causing problems over here. they've arrested and released him several times already.
Sounds like the prosecutors and/or judges aren't doing their job.
No sympathy for anyone that attacks a police officer
One less thug on the street👍