LAPD shoot, kill man allegedly armed with handgun near downtown Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles police officers shot and killed a man allegedly armed with a handgun near downtown L.A. Monday morning.

The shooting occurred around 3:50 a.m. in the area of 8th and Bixel streets, near the 110 Freeway, according to LAPD.
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LAPD says officers tried to contact the man, but he ran and pulled out a handgun. Police then opened fire.

The man was transported to a hospital, where he died, LAPD Officer Rosario Cervantes said.

A handgun was recovered at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, Cervantes said.
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It was unclear why officers initially attempted to contact the man.

The identity of the man was not immediately released. No officer was injured during the incident.