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**

October 26, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that on October 23, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Southeast Division uniformed patrol officers were in the area of Century Boulevard and Avalon Boulevard when they observed a male suspect wearing a black ski mask and holding a rifle while standing outside a vehicle.

Upon observing the officers, the suspect, later identified as 21-year-old DeAndre Thompson, entered the rear passenger seat of a white BMW sedan, which immediately drove away. The officers initiated a vehicle pursuit after observing the suspect enter the vehicle.

Approximately two minutes into the pursuit, the BMW abruptly stopped on 96th Street, east of Central Avenue. The driver and a rear passenger exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Simultaneously, Thompson began exiting the vehicle while holding a rifle, at which time an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) occurred.

Thompson retreated into the vehicle and subsequently discarded two rifles and a handgun onto the roadway. Officers directed the remaining occupants to exit the vehicle, and Thompson and another passenger were taken into custody without further incident.

Additional officers responded and established a perimeter to locate the two outstanding suspects. With the assistance of Metropolitan Division’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and K9 personnel, both suspects were subsequently located and taken into custody.

Thompson was not struck by gunfire during the incident. Two officers sustained minor injuries in a traffic collision while responding to the scene. Both officers received medical treatment and were subsequently released.

Two rifles and one handgun were recovered at the scene and booked as evidence.

Thompson was booked for 245(d)(2) PC, Assault on a Peace Officer with a Semiautomatic Firearm. The driver and front passenger were booked for 29800(a)(1) PC, Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The remaining rear passenger was booked for 148(a)(1) PC, Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Peace Officer.

No other community members were injured during this incident.

Force Investigation Division (FID) personnel responded to the scene and assumed investigative responsibility for this incident.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department