LAPD Shoots Man Armed with Metal Pole After Burglary Call in Winnetka

Overnight Burglary Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting

• 🚨 LAPD officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man who had broken into an apartment building on Saturday Street in Winnetka.
• 💥 Upon arrival, officers found the burglary suspect armed with a metal pole.
• ⚡ Despite commands to comply and the deployment of a taser, which was ineffective, the suspect did not drop the pole.
• 👊 A brief struggle ensued as officers attempted to arrest the suspect, leading to officers opening fire.

Suspect and Victim Status

• 🤕 The suspect was struck in the forearm and transported to the hospital, where he is in stable condition and in police custody.
• 🩹 A resident of the apartment unit the suspect broke into sustained minor injuries, was treated and released, and is reportedly doing well.
• 🚫 Fortunately, no officers were injured during the incident.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The incident occurred just after 2:00 AM and the investigation is just getting underway.
• 🚧 Streets in the vicinity, including Satow Street and Saticoy Street, are blocked off and will remain so for several more hours as the investigation continues.
• 🚓 A significant LAPD presence remains on scene, with a command post established.