Man Armed With Machete Detained

E 4th St & Crocker St

Published Sep 8 at 9:27 PM · Updated Sep 8 at 9:48 PM

Summary

Police in Los Angeles responded to reports of a man armed with a machete near E 4th St and Crocker St. The suspect was seen entering a store and later observed outside eating with a dog. A drone unit assisted in locating the individual.

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Sep 8, 9:27PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 4th St & Crocker St.

Sep 8, 9:27PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 4th St & Crocker St.

Sep 8, 9:27PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 4th St & Crocker St.

Sep 8, 9:27PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 4th St & Crocker St.

Sep 8, 9:27PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 4th St & Crocker St.

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LA 1 Central Area · Sep 8, 9:50PM · 0:21

And, where did you see him put his backpack? You said he left his backpack. So, he was walking eastbound on 4th Street with a backpack and a black sleeve in his hand. He walked inside the store, and when he come out, he was holding his food. FD-70, we have a machete in custody. FD-70, you have machete in custody.

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LA 1 Central Area · Sep 8, 9:50PM · 0:30

Units, you need to be careful. He left his backpack and sheaf inside the store. Roger. What's your joint unit, what was he wearing? Gray hoodies and blue jeans. He's walking inside right now. This is a male, Black wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans, walking inside of the business, 516 East 4th Street. Right there, we're going to show them Code 4, show us who's going to be in custody. FD 70, show me Code 6 and FD 70. Unit, Code 4, 4th and Crocker, suspect in custody. 1 FD 50, roger. FD 70. 1 FD 20. 2 FD 20.

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LA 1 Central Area · Sep 8, 9:48PM · 0:18

B 70, roger. Frank 31, repeat the description of the suspect? 1 Frank 31, suspect is a male, Black wearing a gray jacket, on the city. Unit 14 East on the 4th, he's going to be right outside with a green jacket. Male, Black, he's eating right now. He's next to a dog.

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