Officer-Involved Shooting in Hollenbeck 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 11, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that on June 9, 2026, at around 1:47 p.m., uniformed officers assigned to Newton Patrol Division observed a gray pickup truck displaying a temporary paper license plate parked in the area of Washington Boulevard and Alameda Street. The officers also observed a pedestrian standing in the roadway adjacent to the driver’s side door of the vehicle.

As officers approached to investigate, they observed the driver in possession of a handgun. When officers attempted to detain him, the suspect fled in the vehicle at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit, which continued into the Hollenbeck Area and ended when the suspect crashed into a fence. The suspect then exited his vehicle and fled on foot. During the ensuing foot pursuit, the suspect produced a handgun and fired at pursuing officers, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS).

During the incident, one officer was struck in the chest by gunfire. The round did not penetrate the officer’s ballistic vest, and the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment and later released. The suspect was struck by gunfire, fell to the ground, and dropped his handgun. Officers took the suspect into custody, secured the handgun, and requested a Rescue Ambulance (RA). Personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded and transported the suspect to a local hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.

The investigation determined the suspect was driving a reported stolen vehicle. The firearm was recovered at the scene and booked as evidence. No additional officers or community members were injured during the incident. Personnel from Force Investigation Division (FID) and Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) responded to the scene and assumed investigative responsibility.

Source & photos: Los Angeles Police Department