LAPD says a man fired at officers as they were driving by in Pico-Union neighborhood; they returned fire and wounded him, then took him into custody
A suspect who allegedly shot at officers was wounded when they fired back - and then taken into custody in the Pico-Union district on Sunday, police say.
No officers or witnesses were injured, but the suspect was struck and sustained injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, the LAPD says.LAPD officials say two officers were driving down Pico in a department vehicle when someone opened fire at them. Bullets struck the windshield of the SUV but the officers were not injured.
"Officers did return fire and a foot chase ensured," said LAPD Sgt. Bruce Borihanh. "They chased the suspect a couple of blocks down to Pico and Berendo, where a use of force occurred and they did take the suspect into custody." The suspect was wounded by the officers' gunfire and was transported to a nearby hospital. A handgun was recovered. The suspect was described as a man in his 30s. His condition was considered stable.Copyright © 2023 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
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