ARLETA (CNS) - One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Arleta today, and two suspects were taken into custody.
The shooting occurred some time after 4 p.m. near Ottoman Street and Bartee Avenue. Police said officers responded to the area on a domestic disturbance call.
According to media reports, the shooting erupted after officers made contact with a person at the scene, leading to an officer-needs-help call that brought police swarming into the area. In the aftermath, one person died in an alleyway, but there were no reports of injuries to any officers.
Police confirmed that an officer-involved shooting occurred but it was unclear if police fired the fatal shot. Two suspects were believed to be in custody.