City On Tactical Alert After Suspects Reportedly Fire On Police With Rifle
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A citywide tactical alert has been called following the report of two suspects firing on LAPD with a rifle near 62nd Street and Hoover.
Every available officer has been sent to the vicinity.
One suspect is reportedly in custody.
The search for a second suspect is underway with police setting up a wide perimeter from Gage Avenue to 61st and between Hoover and Vermont Avenue.
Authorities said two officers were rolling down the street when they observed the muzzle of a rifle firing in their direction.
It was unclear if police also recovered the weapon or if more than one weapon was used in the alleged attack.
No officers were injured.
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