Man Killed In Police Shooting In West Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA — A man died in a shooting involving a police officer early Monday in West Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The officer-involved shooting happened about 5:55 a.m. in the 3700 block of Barry Avenue, near Venice Boulevard, a Los Angeles Police Department dispatcher told Patch.

Patch asked the department for additional information. A public information officer was en route to the investigation area.

Information was not immediately available on the identity of the fatally wounded man.

It's unclear what caused the shooting. No officers were injured.

An investigation was underway.

This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for updates.

- City News Service and Patch Editor Nicole Charky contributed to this report.

Editor's Note: This story was updated at 9:32 a.m. with additional information throughout.

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