LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Police Department Saturday identified an armed suspect who allegedly led police on a foot pursuit in South Los Angeles and pointed a gun at an officer, leading to a no-hit, officer-involved shooting.
The suspect now in custody was identified in a police press release as Genhgis Stevenson. The sheriff’s online custody record shows Stevenson’s first name spelled Genghis, his age 45 and his bail set at $200,000.
Officers from the LAPD’s 77th Area Gang Enforcement Detail were in the area of 76th Place and Wadsworth Avenue at 10:10 p.m. Friday when they saw a man “clutching his waistband, and believed he was in possession of a firearm,” according to an updated LAPD statement.
The suspect ran away and led officers on a pursuit east on 76th Place, police said.
“Stevenson produced a firearm while running and tripped over a trash can, falling onto the roadway on 76th Place,” police said. “As the officers approached him, Stevenson pointed a firearm at one of the officers, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. Stevenson appeared to throw his firearm underneath a nearby parked vehicle. As additional officers arrived at scene, Stevenson was taken into custody without further incident.”
A loaded black Taurus Model PT111G2a 9mm semiautomatic handgun was recovered, police said.
The LAPD did not elaborate on booking charges. The sheriff’s information noted it was a felony.
Several streets, including Central Avenue from Florence Avenue to 79th Street were closed while police conducted the their investigation of the arrest and the shooting.