Knife-wielding man shot as he charged officers in downtown LA, LAPD says

Police said they used 40mm foam rounds, but the suspect fled to the area of Spring and Sixth streets, where he allegedly charged at an officer with his knife and was struck by gunfire.

LOS ANGELES — A man was critically wounded early Saturday morning during a shooting involving police in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.

Officers patrolling the area of Seventh Street and Broadway were flagged down by someone about 1:30 a.m., who directed them to a man allegedly in possession of a knife, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.

Officers made contact with the suspect, and the officers gave commands, yet the suspect allegedly ignored them and continued east on Broadway to Sixth Street.

Police said 40mm foam rounds were used, but the suspect fled to the area of Spring and Sixth streets, where he allegedly charged at an officer with his knife and was struck by gunfire.

Paramedics rushed him to a hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition.

No officers or bystanders were injured and the suspect’s knife was recovered at the scene, police said.