Officer-Involved Shooting in Devonshire 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**

July 24, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred in Devonshire Division.

On July 20, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Devonshire Patrol Division uniform officers responded to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) suspect armed with a firearm in the 20000 block of Prairie Street. As a LAPD air unit arrived over the call location, they observed the suspect on a skateboard, attempting to flee and directed responding officers to the suspect, later identified as 28-year-old Romario Iraheta, now at the 9300 block of Corbin Avenue. Iraheta continued to flee, and a foot pursuit ensued, during which he pointed a firearm at officers, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS).

Iraheta was struck by gunfire but continued to run, stopping a short time later, and was taken into custody. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment for a gunshot wound. The suspect was hospitalized in stable condition and was absentee booked for ADW on a Police Officer with a Firearm.

No officers or community members were injured during this incident.

A black steel handgun, loaded with a high-capacity magazine and live rounds, was recovered at the scene and booked as evidence.

Force Investigation Division (FID) investigators responded to the scene and are investigating this incident.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department