LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB)

Robert G. Luna, Sheriff

Advisory: #LASD Homicide Bureau Responded to a Deputy Involved Shooting Investigation, 1500 blk E 77th Pl, #LosAngeles

Dear Pepperdine Libboard,

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy involved shooting incident in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles.

On January 21, 2025, at approximately 0129 hours, Century Station deputies responded to the 1500 block of East 77th Place in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles regarding a domestic violence related call for service.

The female caller stated her ex-boyfriend, suspect, was at her home, had threatened her and was armed with a gun.

Responding deputies located and contacted the suspect on the 7600 Block of Compton Avenue. The suspect attempted to flee, produced a handgun and fired at deputies at which point a deputy involved shooting occurred.

The suspect was struck by gunfire. No deputies were injured.

Deputies rendered medical aid to the suspect. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to the scene, rendered medical aid and pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.

A firearm was found at the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing. There is no additional information at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Los Angeles California 90012
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213-229-1700

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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department