LAPD Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday that Oscar Santiago, 26, was seen at that intersection brandishing a gun at people and attempting to carjack a driver.
The Los Angeles Police Departmentlate Sunday night after they said he pulled out a gun from his waistband and fired at them.
LA Police Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday the officers went there after receiving calls alleging Santiago was seen at that intersection brandishing a gun at people and attempting to carjack a driver. At some point during the encounter, Santiago pulled out a gun from his waistband and fired at the officers. The officers fired back, hitting and wounding Santiago.Moore did not say whether there was body-worn camera footage of the shooting. Any video LAPD has of the shooting must be released 45 days after the incident.
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