Dispute over loud music leads to shooting in Mid-City: LAPD

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Officer-involved shooting in Mid-City

The suspected shooter is in custody. 

A suspect is in custody following a shooting in Los Angeles over apparent loud music, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

What we know:

The incident happened around 6:40 a.m. in the 1800 block of Alsace Avenue, just south of Venice Boulevard near Redondo Avenue in the Mid-City neighborhood. 

According to police, the suspect was inside his car when he allegedly pointed a gun at someone who asked him to turn down his music.  

SkyFOX over the scene showed evidence markers identifying numerous shell casings on the ground. Behind an LAPD vehicle, a gun and a knife were recovered, which investigators believe were discarded or seized during the arrest. 

What we don't know:

It's unknown if the person taken to the hospital was the suspect, a bystander, or officer.

It's also unclear exactly how many shots were fired or whether the suspect discharged his weapon during the confrontation. 

While a gun and knife were recovered, police have not yet confirmed if both weapons belonged to the suspect or how they were used during the initial dispute.

What's next:

Detectives will continue to process the crime scene on Alsace Avenue, focusing on the ballistics marked by the evidence tags. A formal report from the LAPD regarding the specific charges against the suspect and the details of the use-of-force review is expected later today.

The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles Police Department.

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