Introduction to the Incident
The California Department of Justice will investigate a police shooting that killed a man in North Hills on Wednesday, Sept. 10, despite initial reports that the man was armed.
State Attorney General Rob Bonta will review the shooting because of Assembly Bill 1506, which requires the state DOJ to investigate any police shootings that kill an unarmed civilian, despite previous reports that the man was armed with a gun.
Details of the Shooting
Footage from before the shooting by RMG News, a freelance videographer, appears to show a man believed to be the suspect waving a gun in one hand and holding a bottle in the other.
Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. near Parthenia Street and Orion Avenue after separate reports of an assault with a deadly weapon and a man with a gun that the Los Angeles Police Department said were connected with the same person.
A police helicopter directed responding officers to the man, who was walking on Parthenia near the freeway underpass, LAPD said.
Police Response and Aftermath
Police encountered the man, and at least one officer shot him. LAPD didn’t specify how many officers fired their weapons or how many shots were fired.
Officers took the man into custody before paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police said the man’s weapon remained at the scene and would be taken as evidence, but they didn’t specify the type of weapon.
Investigation and Next Steps
LAPD said no further information was available on the shooting or whether the man was, in fact, armed. The Attorney General’s Office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on why the office is investigating the police shooting.
The investigation by the California Department of Justice is expected to provide more clarity on the circumstances surrounding the shooting and whether the use of force was justified.
Conclusion
The police shooting in North Hills has raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement and the need for transparency in such incidents. The investigation by the California Department of Justice will hopefully provide answers to these questions and ensure that justice is served.
FAQs
Q: What led to the police shooting in North Hills?
A: The shooting occurred after reports of an assault with a deadly weapon and a man with a gun, which were connected to the same person.
Q: Was the man armed at the time of the shooting?
A: Initial reports suggested that the man was armed, but the LAPD has not confirmed this.
Q: Who will investigate the police shooting?
A: The California Department of Justice will investigate the shooting under Assembly Bill 1506.
Q: What is the next step in the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and the California Department of Justice will review the circumstances surrounding the shooting to determine if the use of force was justified.
