UPDATE: Officer was significantly injured while trying to detain suspect who was tased in the chest, and still fled like it was nothing. An indication that he may have been on PCP. The suspect was a male black, 5’10″ 180 lbs wearing a blue beanie, blue plaid shirt and blue jeans. Fled north on 3rd.
The perimeter is being broken down now. LAPD will continue to hold 3rd st between Rose and Sunset for the time being while an investigation commences. Many were upset at the inconvenience, but the man who was dealing narcotics and injured a police officer in a struggle is a danger to the public. LAPD’s goal is to ensure public safety. You may not agree with their practices. Hopefully you will never need them.
There is still an active search for the suspect in Venice and Santa Monica.
Original Story:
While attempting to detain a narcotics suspect at Main and Rose, the suspect became combative, struggling and injuring officers and then fleeing north on 3rd. A call for backup was immediately made and an ambulance was dispatched for the officers who sustained lacerations in the struggle.
An airship and many units deployed setting up a perimeter around the area who they wait for K-9 who has just arrived.
Story developing.
ENcampment? It looks like another skid row. Shame to the Venice Councilman, Mr. Rosendahl.