The videos depict the evening confrontation from the vantage points of multiple LAPD officers, who responded to the 20000 block of Sardinia Way after an ambulance's radio call indicating a female victim had been stabbed. They arrived to find the victim on the ground, surrounded by neighbors who were tending to her.
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"The officers' attention was then drawn to a male suspect, later identified as Alen Alpanian, who was standing outside the front door of the residence holding a kitchen-type knife," the LAPD said in a statement.
In the released footage, police are repeatedly heard ordering Alpanian to drop the knife.
"Drop it, right now!" a voice yells as Alpanian walks toward them on the residential street. A policeman then instructs a fellow officer: "Beanbag him, right now!"
Beanbag rounds and a Taser were deployed without success, authorities said.
"Alpanian continued to walk toward the officers while holding the knife, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting," the news release said. Six shots were fired.
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It was unclear how many times the suspect was struck; he was hospitalized in stable condition.
No officers were hurt.
The police department also released the 911 call that preceded the shooting.
Alpanian's ex-wife was rushed to a medical center, where she underwent surgery and was listed in critical but stable condition.
Alpanian has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He is due to appear in court again Aug. 9.