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LAPD Fatally Shoots Man Reported Swinging Metal Chain in South L.A.

Police say 40mm less-lethal rounds failed before officers opened fire.

Overview

  • Officers responded around noon to an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon call near Kalmia Street and 103rd Street.
  • Multiple 911 callers reported the man was swinging a metal chain at pedestrians and passing vehicles.
  • LAPD says officers issued commands to surrender and deployed 40mm less-lethal rounds that had no effect.
  • Police say the man continued advancing toward officers, who then fired, and he was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
  • The chain was collected as evidence, and no officers or bystanders were reported injured.