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LAPD Traffic-Stop Shooting in Downtown L.A. Leaves One Hospitalized, One in Custody

Investigators cite a stolen vehicle with an armed passenger as they process the scene.

Overview

  • Officers stopped a reported stolen car at 8th Street and Gladys Avenue around 3:30 a.m.
  • LAPD says an officer opened fire during the encounter; what precipitated the shooting remains unclear.
  • One person was shot, reportedly in the stomach, and taken to a hospital, and a second suspect was detained.
  • The department reports the passenger had a gun, and no officers were injured.
  • Police said the area would be affected for hours as a separate Hollywood officer-involved shooting from Thursday also remained under review.