In the early hours of Friday, a routine traffic stop on 8th Street and Gladys Avenue in Los Angeles’s Fashion District turned deadly when police opened fire, leaving a passenger wounded.
Incident Details
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were conducting a traffic stop on 8th Street and Gladys Avenue shortly before 3:30 p.m. During the encounter, the vehicle was identified as stolen and the passenger was reported to have a gun. A shooting ensued, though the exact trigger for the gunfire remains unclear.
LAPD Statement
According to the LAPD, the car was stolen and the passenger in the vehicle had a gun. No officers were injured in the incident.
Outcome
At least one person was shot in the stomach and rushed to a hospital. No further details were immediately available.
Key Takeaways
- A traffic stop on 8th St. and Gladys Ave. in the Fashion District resulted in police gunfire.
- The vehicle was stolen and the passenger possessed a gun.
- One passenger was wounded and hospitalized; officers sustained no injuries.
The incident highlights the risks inherent in routine traffic stops and the potential for rapid escalation when firearms are involved.
