Officer-Involved Shooting in Foothill Division 

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

June 15, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred in Foothill Division.

On June 11, 2024, at around 8:50 p.m., Foothill Area uniformed Gang Enforcement Detail officers were patrolling in the area of Lehigh Avenue and Carl Street, when they observed a dark colored sedan travelling at a high rate of speed. The officers followed the vehicle a short distance with the intent on conducting a traffic stop. Moments later, the driver abruptly pulled over and the front passenger, later identified as 21-year-old Alexander Aguilar-Larios, exited armed with a handgun and began running through a housing development. The officers broadcast they were in foot pursuit as they chased Aguilar-Larios, who eventually stumbled to the ground while holding a handgun in his right hand. As Aguilar-Larios stood up to continuing fleeing, an Officer-Involved Shooting occurred.

Aguilar-Larios was struck by gunfire and taken into custody. Officers rendered medical aid to Aguilar-Larios until the arrival of Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, who after assuming care, transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. Notifications to the next of kin were conducted by representatives from the Family Liaison Section.

No officers or other community members were injured during this incident.

A 9mm handgun was recovered at the scene.

The driver of the dark colored sedan fled the scene and has not yet been identified.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department