police shooting

Suspect injured after being shot by LAPD in Van Nuys

AIR7 HD was above the scene as the investigation began and captured a white pickup truck, riddled with bullet holes.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
A bicyclist in his 40s who police said they saw with a firearm as they attempted to detain him was shot by Los Angeles Police Department officers Tuesday in Van Nuys.
VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- A bicyclist in his 40s who police said they saw with a firearm as they attempted to detain him was shot by Los Angeles Police Department officers Tuesday in Van Nuys.

The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. near Victory Boulevard and Tyrone Avenue.
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The suspect ran southbound on Tyrone Avenue when officers shot at him again, police said.

The suspect was wounded and taken into custody, police said. He is hospitalized in stable condition.

There were no reports of officers or bystanders sustaining any injuries during the shooting. The firearm was found at the scene, police said.
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The investigation is ongoing.

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