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LAPD Releases Video of Fatal Downtown L.A. Shooting Near Crypto.com Arena

The Force Investigation Division is conducting a preliminary review that could take months to conclude.

Overview

  • Newly released dashcam, body-worn camera, and 911 audio detail the July 13 encounter that ended in an officer-involved shooting.
  • Multiple callers reported a man blocking traffic and swinging a roughly two-foot blade at Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard.
  • Footage shows the suspect driving off in a black Dodge Challenger, waving the blade, and colliding with a patrol SUV during a brief pursuit.
  • Video captures the man, identified as Gurpreet Singh, exiting with the blade and advancing toward officers before Officers Michael Orozco and Nestor Espinoza Bojorquez fired.
  • LAFD transported Singh, who died on July 17; a 27-inch blade was recovered as evidence, no officers or bystanders were injured, and the investigation remains open.