Suspect Detained Following Pursuit of Armed Man

W Pico Blvd & S Westmoreland Ave

Published Aug 2 at 1:27 AM · Updated Aug 2 at 1:34 AM

Summary

Police in Los Angeles responded to reports of a man with a gun near W Pico Blvd and S Westmoreland Ave. The suspect, described as wearing gray, was seen running in the area, prompting requests for backup and air support.

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Aug 2, 1:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Pico Blvd & S Westmoreland Ave.

Aug 2, 1:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Pico Blvd & S Westmoreland Ave.

Aug 2, 1:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Pico Blvd & S Westmoreland Ave.

Aug 2, 1:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Pico Blvd & S Westmoreland Ave.

Aug 2, 1:27AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Pico Blvd & S Westmoreland Ave.

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LA 20 Olympic Area · Aug 2, 1:36AM · 0:30

28-1, confirm you're en route. 28-1, roger. 28-1, roger. Air 3, we're over at that unit on Westmoreland, just north of Pico. 20 Adam 58, they're going to be on Westmoreland, just north of Pico. Units responding, units are code 6, Westmoreland, north of Pico. Air 3, show sufficient units only. 20 Adam 70, roger. 20 Adam 70, roger. 20XL3, confirm you're code 6. Roger, code 6. 20XL3, roger. 28, you're showing me code 6.

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LA 20 Olympic Area · Aug 2, 1:35AM · 0:31

All units, 2869 is in for pursuit of a 415 man with a gun, southbound Westmoreland from Pico. Suspect's a male, Hispanic, gray over gray. Requesting backup air unit supervisor. 2869, we're going to be code 6. Westmoreland, Westmoreland and Pico. Westmoreland and Pico. Fire station. 2869. 69. 20. We're at the fire station, Pico and Westmoreland. Going to be a code 4, suspect in custody. All units, code 4, suspect in custody, Westmoreland and Pico. 50, I'm code 6, I'm the backup. 20, I'll 50, roger. A1, put me in the back of the street.

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LAPD HOTSHOTS · Aug 2, 1:34AM · 0:23

Suspect is a male, Hispanic, gray over gray, northbound Westmoreland from Pico. Any Rampart unit, possible vandalism suspect, 4211 Oakwood Avenue in front of Alexandria Elementary near the parking area. Suspect male, no further description. Code 2, incident 300, RD 221. 969 is in pursuit of a 415 man with a gun, southbound Westmoreland from Pico. Suspect a male, Hispanic, gray over gray. Requesting backup air unit supervisor.

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