January 13, 2026 – 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 77th Street Division.

On November 20, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., 77th Street Patrol Division uniformed officers responded to a radio call of an ADW, suspect there now, in the 2100 block of W. 76th Street. An LAPD manned air unit, from Air Support Division, responded to the call and began orbiting over the location. The air crew officers observed the suspect, later identified as 57-year-old Anthony Whitsey, standing in the front yard of his residence. The tactical flight officer monitored Whitsey and observed as he fired approximately 3-5 rounds from a pistol at the orbiting black and white helicopter. The TFO broadcast an “Officer Needs Help” call on 77th Street base frequency.

As officers arrived at the scene and were directed by the air unit to Whitsey’s location. The officers observed Whitsey to be holding a gun while standing in a front yard. The officers gave Whitsey multiple commands to drop the handgun, but he failed to comply with the directions, and an Officer-Involved Shooting occurred. Whitsey dropped the pistol, remained in his front yard, but refused to comply with the officers’ commands to surrender. As additional officers arrived at the scene, officers fired multiple rounds from the 40mm Less-Lethal Launcher, striking Whitsey. Whitsey retreated into his residence and refused to surrender.

Metropolitan Division’s K-9 and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) personnel responded to the scene for a barricaded suspect. Whitsey exited his residence and was taken into custody after he was bitten by a K-9.

Whitsey was not struck by gunfire. Whitsey was transported by rescue ambulance to a local hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and cleared for booking. Whitsey was booked for 245(C) PC, ADW on a Police Officer. The firearm possessed by Whitsey was recovered and booked as evidence. No officers or other community members were injured as a result of this incident.

Force Investigation Division (FID) personnel responded and assumed investigative responsibility.

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Source: Los Angeles Police Department