Police fatally shoot man wielding pole saw after he advanced on officers in LA
A man carrying a pole saw was shot dead by LAPD officers after refusing to drop the weapon and moving toward them on a Boyle Heights street.
Police responded to a 9:55 a.m. call about an individual with a metal pipe near Gillette and Bridge Streets in Boyle Heights. When officers arrived, the suspect was seen holding a large pole saw with a 12-inch serrated blade. He ignored commands to surrender the tool and continued toward the officers, prompting one officer to fire. The suspect was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, and no other injuries were reported.
Why it matters
The shooting highlights police use-of-force decisions when confronting armed individuals in public spaces.
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