LAPD Officers Shoot Suspect Following San Pedro Altercation
A suspect was hospitalized following a shooting involving the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in San Pedro on Wednesday night. The incident occurred during a physical altercation between the suspect and officers responding to a complaint.
LAPD Officers Respond to Disturbance in San Pedro
Authorities were alerted shortly before 9:30 p.m. to a disturbance in the 500 block of West 37th Street. This area is located just west of Pacific Avenue in San Pedro.
Details of the Incident
The LAPD received a call regarding an individual allegedly violating a restraining order. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male suspect. An altercation quickly escalated, leading to the discharge of police weapons.
- Location: 500 block of West 37th Street, San Pedro
- Time: Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday
- Nature of the call: Report of a restraining order violation
Casualties and Response
The suspect sustained injuries from the shooting and was transported to the hospital. His condition remains unknown at this time. Additionally, two officers involved in the incident were hospitalized due to minor injuries.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately released. The LAPD is likely to conduct an investigation into the event.
