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LAPD in Pre-Dawn Standoff After Report of Masked Rifleman in Boyle Heights

Authorities report an officer-involved shooting shortly before 5:40 a.m. on North Myers Street.

Overview

  • A 911 call around 12:30 a.m. reported a masked man firing a rifle near a warehouse, prompting a manhunt.
  • By 6 a.m., police established a perimeter along railroad tracks between the Cesar Chavez Bridge and the 101 Freeway beside the L.A. River.
  • SWAT teams and police air units searched the area, and at least five to six people beneath a nearby bridge were detained.
  • Officials had not confirmed whether anyone was struck, and the suspect’s identity had not been released.
  • Some surface streets and 101 Freeway off-ramps were closed as the standoff continued into sunrise.