Officers attempted to run a traffic stop in South LA around 9:00 p.m. when the driver of a vehicle opened fire, wounding two officers. Anastassia Olmos reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on July 3, 2024.
Two officers were wounded by gunfire following a traffic stop in South Los Angeles Wednesday night, according to the LAPD.
Officers attempted to run a traffic stop at 135th Street and Broadway Avenue around 9 p.m. when the driver of a vehicle opened fire. The officers returned fire on the assailant but it's unknown if the suspect was wounded.
One of the officers suffered a graze wound during the shootout. A second officer was also injured, the extent of his injury is unknown.
Both officers were transported to a hospital to be treated for their injuries.
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The driver fled the scene. A description of the driver and vehicle were not immediately available.
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