EspañolMan Emerged from RV Near Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue Before Police Shooting
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (March 20, 2026) – A man was injured in a downtown Los Angeles police shooting near the intersection of Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the incident took place around 4:00 AM on Thursday. Officers encountered a man who was allegedly armed with some type of firearm.
After the man exited the RV that he was in, LAPD officers opened fire and struck him. Paramedics were called to the scene to help the injured person.
He has since been transported to a local area hospital to receive treatment.
Liability for Los Angeles Police Shootings
Police officers in California have a legal obligation to use the least amount of force necessary to accomplish their goals. The departments that they work for can be liable for the excessive force of their officers. Pursuant to 42 U.S. Code § 1983, every person who, under the color of any statute, law or ordinance, causes a citizen of the United States to be deprived of their rights secured by the constitution, shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law. There are several steps that officers should take to de-escalate encounters.
- Request backup
- Calm the situation
- Avoid physical contact
- Determine if the suspect is taking medication
- Acknowledge the suspect’s feelings
- Not make any threats
Many police shootings are preventable. They often involve situations where officers are either unwilling or unable to properly de-escalate encounters. In particular, officers may rush into an encounter without properly assessing the situation. Courts in California will consider the totality of an officer’s actions when determining whether or not their use of deadly force was excessive. Even if a police shooting seems justified in the moment, it may not have been given the totality of circumstances leading up to the encounter.
Steps to Take After Los Angeles Police Shootings
Police shootings remain a common occurrence across Los Angeles and California. Many of these incidents involve suspects who were struggling with mental health conditions. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, “More than four in ten people treated for non-fatal gunshot wounds from a police encounter were diagnosed with a mental health condition, an alcohol- or substance-related disorder, or both.” Multiple actions should be taken after any police shooting.
- All medical records related to injuries should be sought.
- Body camera footage from officers involved should be collected.
- The circumstances leading up to the encounter should be understood.
- The victims should carefully consider their legal options with a team experienced in civil rights claims.
It can be difficult to know where to begin after being injured in any police shooting. To make matters worse, police departments will virtually never be transparent after any incident. When they investigate themselves, they will nearly always come to the determination that their officers did nothing wrong. This is why it is so important that these incidents are thoroughly investigated by an outside party. Any person injured due to the excessive force of police officers may be able to pursue some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Investigating Los Angeles Police Shootings
We at the Carrillo Law Firm were very concerned to hear about this downtown Los Angeles police shooting. It is our sincere hope that the person involved is able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. The sheer number of LA police shootings in recent years remains deeply concerning.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the excessive force of the Los Angeles Police Department? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of civil rights attorneys is here to answer any questions you may have. We are committed to helping victims of police brutality understand their rights and holding law enforcement accountable for their misconduct. You can reach out to us anytime at 626-799-9375.
