Overview

• Officers responded around 5:20 p.m. to Parthenia Street near the 405 Freeway after reports of a man with a gun and an assault with a deadly weapon.
• Police say they opened fire after contacting the man near Parthenia and Orion, and he was pronounced dead at a hospital.
• LAPD Capt. Mike Bland said a handgun was recovered at the scene.
• Radio traffic during the incident included an “officer needs help” call, according to the department.
• No officers or bystanders were injured, and authorities have not said whether the man fired a weapon as the investigation continues.