Officer-Involved Shooting in West Valley 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**

December 10, 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 West Valley Division.

On December 8, 2025, at around 12:30 a.m., West Valley Patrol Officers responded to a radio call of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon, in the 18900 block of Sherman Way. Upon arrival, officers met a possible victim who claimed to have been shot.

As officers were speaking with the victim they heard gunfire near their location. The officers broadcasted an “Officer needs Help, Shots Fired” to Communications Division. A perimeter was established which included resources from Air Support Division. The air unit directed officers to the suspect, later identified as 40-year-old Alex Canizales, who was in front of a convenience store located in the 18800 block of Sherman Way. Topanga Patrol Officers, who responded to the “Officer needs Help” call, encountered Canizales armed with a handgun and an Officer-Involved Shooting occurred.

Canizales was struck by gunfire and taken into custody without further incident. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced Canizales deceased.

A handgun was recovered at scene and booked as evidence. One community member (victim) sustained a superficial injury, possibly from shrapnel fired from Canizales’ handgun.

Notifications to Canizales’ next of kin were conducted by representatives from LAPD’s Family Liaison Section.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department