A man died after being shot by Los Angeles police on Monday when he charged at officers wielding a tree trimmer. The incident occurred around 9:55 a.m. in the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call reporting a man armed with a metal pipe at Gillette and Bridge Street. Upon arrival, they encountered the suspect holding a pole saw with a 12-inch serrated blade.
According to an LAPD statement, the suspect failed to comply with officers' commands to drop the tool and continued to advance toward them. An officer then discharged their weapon, striking the suspect. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Officers provided medical aid prior to the arrival of paramedics.
No other individuals were injured during the encounter. The tree trimmer was collected as evidence. The shooting is currently under investigation.