Crime & Safety
Police Shoot And Kill Man Allegedly Armed With Knife In South LA
The suspect, who remains unidentified, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
May 21, 2024
A man who was allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed by Los Angeles Police Department officers in South Los Angeles on Sunday.
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They were sent to the 100 block of W. Colden Avenue at around 6:30 p.m. after learning of an assault with a deadly weapon in the area, according to LAPD's Tony Im.
Officers say they were confronted by the man when they arrived in the area, and despite their demands, he continued to move towards them and the shooting occurred.
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