Police said a man was shot and killed after officers saw the man holding what was believed to be a weapon in his waistband. The suspect ran near an apartment building, and the man was shot and killed. Police said a weapon was recovered at the scene. No further information was immediately released.
Victim's Name: Ryan Joseph
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 18, 2016
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2133
Geography: Urban