**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: On April 06, 2026, at around 0100 am, Foothill Patrol Division Police Officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle with an equipment violation. During a search of the vehicle, the officers recovered an assault rifle, a handgun, and an improvised explosive device (IED). The officers then notified a supervisor. A perimeter was established according to existing Bomb Squad protocols and additional police resources responded to the scene to assist with evacuations.
Two officers assigned to Foothill Patrol Division were assisting with evacuations. The officers approached a recreational vehicle (RV) that was parked on the street, when a dog (Pit Bull mixed) exited the RV and charged at one of the officers, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS).
During the encounter, one officer fell while attempting to back away from the dog and struck his head on the pavement. The officer was transported to a local hospital for a dog bite to his lower leg and a head injury. The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services was notified, responded to the scene, and took control of the deceased dog. The dog owner was at scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Force Investigation Division (FID) investigators responded to the scene and are investigating this incident. No community members were injured as a result of this incident.