Officer-Involved Shooting in Northeast Division NRF024-52ma

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) in Northeast Division.

On November 22, 2024, around 2:00 p.m., Northeast Division uniformed patrol officers responded to a radio call of a male with mental illness, experiencing suicidal ideations, and armed with a handgun in front of a residence in the 5000 block of N. La Roda Avenue. Upon arrival, the officers saw the subject, later identified as 50-year-old Carlos Casillas, on the front porch of a residence. Officers remained next to their police vehicles and attempted to communicate with Casillas, who was armed with a handgun. Casillas fired the handgun, and an exchange of gunfire between Casillas and the officers occurred. Following the Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS), Casillas moved out of the officers’ line of sight, and additional resources were requested to the area. Shortly after that, Casillas re-emerged at the front of the residence but refused to comply with orders to surrender. With the assistance of Metropolitan Division K-9 units and pursuant to a long line directed deployment, which resulted in a K-9 bite, Casillas was ultimately taken into custody.

It was discovered Casillas had sustained gunshot wounds as a result of the OIS. Casillas was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for his wounds and listed in stable condition. Casillas was booked for Attempted Murder of a Police Officer.

No officers or other community members were injured during this incident.

A 9mm semi-automatic handgun and empty magazine were located near the front porch of the residence, and four discharged 9mm cartridge casings were located within the OIS crime scene. The firearm, magazine, and cartridge casings were booked into evidence.

Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to the scene and is investigating this incident.