Man shot by LAPD after report of gun

LOS ANGELES – Police shot a suspect in Northridge on Sunday evening after responding to a report of a man with a gun, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

What we know:

The incident began around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday when the LAPD received a call regarding a man with a gun outside a business in the 9200 block of Corbin Avenue, south of Plummer Street. 

When they contacted the suspect, he tried to run away, prompting officers to shoot him. 

The suspect sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital by ambulance. 

Video from the scene showed bullet casings scattered across the area.

What we don’t know:

As of now, there is no detailed description of the alleged gunman other than that he was a man. 

The investigation is ongoing.

The Source: The information for this article was gathered from statements made by LAPD Officer Tony Im to City News Service.

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