Man Armed With Pruning Tool Killed in LAPD-Involved Shooting in Boyle Heights

Police have not further identified the deceased suspect.

At a press conference, officers have confirmed service weapons were deployed after the armed suspect refused to comply with commands and advanced towards police.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responding to the scene of the officer-involved shooting, per a statement released on X.

The circumstances surrounding the 911 call and initial response to the scene have not been released at this time.

A man armed with a pipe approached officers, who opened fire, fatally striking him, according to LAPD officials.

Traffic control is being requested to assist near the command post.

Additional user videos shows the scene cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.

Officers have arrived with the portable tent.

A command post is being established near the scene.

Police are setting up a perimeter and securing the crime scene area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 607 Gillette St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 617 Gillette St.

Police have not further identified the deceased suspect.

At a press conference, officers have confirmed service weapons were deployed after the armed suspect refused to comply with commands and advanced towards police.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responding to the scene of the officer-involved shooting, per a statement released on X.

The circumstances surrounding the 911 call and initial response to the scene have not been released at this time.

A man armed with a pipe approached officers, who opened fire, fatally striking him, according to LAPD officials.

Traffic control is being requested to assist near the command post.

Additional user videos shows the scene cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.

Officers have arrived with the portable tent.

A command post is being established near the scene.

Police are setting up a perimeter and securing the crime scene area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 607 Gillette St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 617 Gillette St.

Police have not further identified the deceased suspect.

At a press conference, officers have confirmed service weapons were deployed after the armed suspect refused to comply with commands and advanced towards police.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responding to the scene of the officer-involved shooting, per a statement released on X.

The circumstances surrounding the 911 call and initial response to the scene have not been released at this time.

A man armed with a pipe approached officers, who opened fire, fatally striking him, according to LAPD officials.

Traffic control is being requested to assist near the command post.

Additional user videos shows the scene cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.

Officers have arrived with the portable tent.

A command post is being established near the scene.

Police are setting up a perimeter and securing the crime scene area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 607 Gillette St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 617 Gillette St.

Police have not further identified the deceased suspect.

At a press conference, officers have confirmed service weapons were deployed after the armed suspect refused to comply with commands and advanced towards police.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responding to the scene of the officer-involved shooting, per a statement released on X.

The circumstances surrounding the 911 call and initial response to the scene have not been released at this time.

A man armed with a pipe approached officers, who opened fire, fatally striking him, according to LAPD officials.

Traffic control is being requested to assist near the command post.

Additional user videos shows the scene cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.

Officers have arrived with the portable tent.

A command post is being established near the scene.

Police are setting up a perimeter and securing the crime scene area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 607 Gillette St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 617 Gillette St.

Police have not further identified the deceased suspect.

At a press conference, officers have confirmed service weapons were deployed after the armed suspect refused to comply with commands and advanced towards police.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responding to the scene of the officer-involved shooting, per a statement released on X.

The circumstances surrounding the 911 call and initial response to the scene have not been released at this time.

A man armed with a pipe approached officers, who opened fire, fatally striking him, according to LAPD officials.

Traffic control is being requested to assist near the command post.

Additional user videos shows the scene cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.

Officers have arrived with the portable tent.

A command post is being established near the scene.

Police are setting up a perimeter and securing the crime scene area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 607 Gillette St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 617 Gillette St.