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LAPD Fatally Shoots Man Reported Armed in North Hills

Investigators say a handgun was recovered as they review whether any shots were fired by the man.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 5:20 p.m. to Parthenia Street near the 405 Freeway after multiple calls reported a man with a gun and an assault with a deadly weapon.
  • When officers contacted the individual, an officer-involved shooting occurred and the man was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
  • Capt. Mike Bland said no officers or community members were injured during the encounter.
  • Police and KTLA reported that video showed the man swinging a handgun while holding a bottle, and an LAPD airship guided ground units to the location.
  • Detectives collected a handgun at the scene and continue to investigate the sequence of events, including whether the man fired; his identity has not been released.