One man was killed today in the second officer-involved shooting in South Los Angeles involving the Los Angeles Police Department in as many days, police said.
The shooting was reported just before 5 p.m. at 45th Street and Ascot Avenue, according to an officer at the LAPD Newton Station.
Officers reportedly responded to the area on a report of a man with a gun and saw two men, one matching the description of the suspect.
The man was taken to a hospital where he died, according to reports.
A gun was recovered at the scene, officials said.
An investigation was underway at the scene.
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