Maniac shot by cops after hitting officer with metal bar in downtown LA

A madman wielding a metal bat was shot by police on downtown Los Angeles after charging at cops and striking an officer during a violent broad-daylight attack Saturday.The showdown erupted around 1:25 p.m.

Saturday, when LAPD Central Division patrol officers responded to a radio call reporting a robbery near 4th Street and Omar Street.When officers arrived, they encountered an adult male armed with a metal bar in one hand and a long tree branch in the other.Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the man refused to comply.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story “Officers gave the suspect multiple commands to drop the weapon, which he failed to comply [with],” LAPD said.

“Officers deployed less lethal foam rounds to no effect.”The suspect then charged at officers, smashing one with the metal bar.Police then opened fire on the man, who was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital.The injured officer was also hospitalized.

Both were listed in stable condition, according to police.The metal bar was recovered as evidence, and no other injuries were reported.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!LAPD described the information as preliminary, adding that the investigation remained in its early stages.“There is no ongoing threat to the community,” the department said....