Los Angeles police officers discharged their firearms on a suspect armed with a knife inside a Hollywood Hills residence Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. in the 9300 block of Warbler Avenue, according to preliminary reports.
Officers were initially dispatched to the location in response to a reported assault with a deadly weapon, which involved a stabbing. Upon arrival and during the police response, officers encountered the suspect, who was wielding a knife. At least one officer fired their weapon, striking the individual.
The suspect's current condition has not been released by authorities. Details regarding the events immediately preceding the shooting and the number of officers who discharged their weapons have not yet been provided.
The Los Angeles Police Department's Force Investigation Division (FID) is overseeing the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Detectives are expected to interview witnesses, including the involved officers, and examine evidence collected at the scene, along with reviewing available video footage. No officers were reported injured during the encounter.