A suspect was shot by deputies at a busy intersection near a West Hollywood shopping mall, prompting a large street closure Saturday night.
Shortly before 6 p.m., Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence incident near Santa Monica Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.
Although details remain limited, a woman at the scene told KTLA’s Rachel Menitoff that her ex-boyfriend had allegedly attacked her and then followed her into a nearby alley. That’s when a bystander called the police.
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A suspect was shot by deputies near a busy intersection in the heart of West Hollywood, prompting a large street closure on Santa Monica Boulevard. (KTLA) -
A suspect was shot by deputies near a busy intersection in the heart of West Hollywood, prompting a large street closure on Santa Monica Boulevard. (KTLA) -
A suspect was shot by deputies near a busy intersection in the heart of West Hollywood, prompting a large street closure on Santa Monica Boulevard. (KTLA) -
A suspect was shot by deputies near a busy intersection in the heart of West Hollywood, prompting a large street closure of Santa Monica Boulevard. (KTLA)
Authorities arrived at the scene and at some point, the suspect was shot by deputies. He was transported to the hospital and remains in stable condition. LASD did not provide more details on the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Roads near the 7100 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, which is home to the West Hollywood Gateway mall, were shut down to traffic and pedestrians for over five hours as a large law enforcement presence surrounded the area to investigate.
“I just heard a bunch of helicopters and sirens and then I decided to come out and see what was going on,” said Ryan Edler, a West Hollywood resident. “It’s a huge thoroughfare for walking and public transportation. It’ll be dramatically affected by this.”
No deputies were injured in the shooting. LASD officials are asking the public to avoid the area as the roads remain closed late Saturday night.
“Whenever a deputy-involved shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies, and a person is struck by gunfire, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene,” LASD said in a statement.
No further details were released as the case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident can call LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
