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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A man was shot to death by Los Angeles police Sunday evening in South Los Angeles.
Officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 100 block of Colden Avenue, near Main Street, around 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Los Angeles police Officer Tony Im said.
Arriving officers were confronted by the man believed in his 30s armed with a knife, police said.
The officers exited their patrol vehicle and gave the suspect commands, police said. The suspect advanced toward them, prompting the shooting.
A knife was recovered at the scene, police said.
Paramedics took the suspect to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. His name was not immediately released.
No officers or civilians were injured, police said.
Traffic was impacted in the area of Colden Street from Main to Spring streets, Im said. Police asked residents to avoid the area.
The shooting will be investigated by LAPD detectives and by the District Attorney's Office.