Officer-Involved Shooting Involving Wilshire Division NRF006-25ma

February 25, 2025    NRF006-25ma

UPDATED

On February 25, 2025, the Chief of Police authorized the release of the officer’s name who was involved in an Officer Involved Shooting, that occurred on February 19, 2025, in Wilshire Area. The officer was Wilshire Area Police Officer II Luisfrenzen Acuna, Serial No. 43920.

**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: Wilshire Area Gang Enforcement Detail (GED) officers were assisting a burglary task force when they became involved in a vehicle pursuit of a possible burglary suspect.

The suspect, later identified as 19-year-old Kwentin Monk, drove to Oakwood Avenue and June Street, entering a cul-de-sac east of June Street. As officers approached, Monk turned his vehicle around and accelerated toward them, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS). Monk continued fleeing in his vehicle, leading officers on a pursuit that ended at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Wilton Avenue, where he collided with an occupied vehicle.

Following the crash, Monk attempted to escape on foot but was quickly taken into custody. He was not struck by gunfire during the OIS, and no officers sustained injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Monk was booked for 245© Penal Code, Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to the scene and is conducting an investigation into the incident.