Officer-Involved Shooting in Southeast 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**

August 20, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that on August 18, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., uniformed officers assigned to Southeast Patrol Division responded to a radio call regarding a kidnapping in progress in the area of Central Avenue and Century Blvd. The comments of the call indicated the suspect, later identified as Bryant Session, was armed with a firearm described as a possible AR-type gun.

Upon arrival, officers observed Session standing in front of a restaurant holding what appeared to be an assault rifle. Officers issued repeated commands for Session to drop the weapon; however, he failed to comply and moved behind a parked vehicle. Session then pointed the rifle in the direction of the officers, resulting in an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS).

Session was not struck by gunfire and fled southbound from the officers toward a rear alley, where he concealed the rifle in a parking lot of a nearby apartment complex. Responding officers subsequently located and detained Session without further use of force. The victim positively identified Session, and he was later booked for 207 PC – Kidnapping.

Officers located and recovered the rifle, which was booked as evidence. The rifle was subsequently determined to be an Airsoft imitation firearm loaded with plastic BBs. No officers or community members were injured during the incident. Personnel from Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to the scene and assumed investigative responsibility.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department