Officer Involved Shooting in Foothill Division NRF054-17ma

Update: July 28, 2017 Police Officers Aaron Green, Serial No. 36890, and Shannon Bryan Serial No. 42744, assigned to Foothill Area, were identified as the officers involved in the below incident.

**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**

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Los Angeles: On July 15, 2017, Foothill Area officers responded to a domestic disturbance radio call in the 10000 block of Omelveny Street. The officers met with the victim who informed them the suspect, later identified as Gerber Diguez, had left the location. After completing their investigation at the location, but prior to leaving the area, Diguez returned. There was a brief vehicle pursuit of Diguez, who fled on foot when he stopped the vehicle. Diguez ran eastbound to Haddon Street, north of Carl Street and shot at officers who had been pursuing him. The officers fired at and struck Diguez.

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded and determined Diguez was deceased. No officers were injured.

A firearm was found at the officer involved shooting scene and recovered by investigators.

LAPD’s specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic evidence. A representative from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and Office of the Inspector General were at scene. The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police and the Board of Police Commissioners to determine whether the use of deadly force complied with LAPD’s policies and procedures. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office will also review the evidence collected during the investigation to determine whether any criminal laws were violated.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers: • During business hours at 213-486-5230; • During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247); • Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or by texting “LAPD” and your tip to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or • Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips.