Officer-Involved Shooting in Hollywood 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 22, 2025 – Hollywood, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred in Hollywood Division.

On December 18, 2025, at around 3:45 p.m., uniformed officers from Hollywood Patrol Division responded to a radio call regarding a male experiencing a mental health crisis at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of North Bronson Avenue. The comments of the call indicated the Person Reporting (PR) stated he was armed with a knife, threatening to kill himself, speaking to ghosts, and had expressed that he would kill anyone who approached his front door.

Upon arrival, officers were supported by additional responding units. The officers entered the apartment building and approached the PR’s apartment door. As they neared the door, the officers announced their presence and heard the subject yelling from inside the apartment. The subject abruptly opened the door. The officers repositioned themselves further away from the apartment door and attempted to communicate with the subject again.

Shortly thereafter, the subject suddenly exited the apartment and ran towards the officers armed with a large kitchen knife. As the subject charged at the officers, an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) and a discharge of a 40-mm less-lethal round occurred near simultaneously.

Officers rendered medical aid to the subject until Los Angeles Fire Department personnel arrived. The subject was transported by the fire department to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

No officers or community members were injured as a result of the incident.

A kitchen knife was recovered at the scene and booked as evidence.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department