Two dead after shots fired between LAPD officers and a gunman in North Hollywood

The Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon, ultimately exchanging fire with an armed man, leading to two fatalities.

The incident escalated with multiple exchanges of gunfire between officers and the armed man, who ultimately fled but was pronounced dead at the scene.

A bystander in the parking area was also found dead, raising questions about whether the individual was caught in the crossfire or shot separately.

The police department stated that it remains unclear who initiated the firing, complicating the investigation into this tragic incident.

Read at Los Angeles Times