Man runs full force at Police with a Knife

On Monday, December 22, 2025, the Chief of Police authorized the release of the officer(s) name(s) who were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting, that occurred on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Hollywood Area. The Hollywood Area Officer(s) involved was: Police Officer II Antonio Gomez, Serial No. 43452.

 

*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*

 

Hollywood: Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred in Hollywood Division.

 

On December 18, 2025, at around 3:45 p.m., uniformed officers from Hollywood Patrol Division responded to a radio call regarding a male experiencing a mental health crisis at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of North Bronson Avenue. The comments of the call indicated the Person Reporting (PR) stated he was armed with a knife, threatening to kill himself, speaking to ghosts, and had expressed that he would kill anyone who approached his front door.

 

Upon arrival, officers were supported by additional responding units. The officers entered the apartment building and approached the PR’s apartment door. As they neared the door, the officers announced their presence and heard the suspect yelling from inside the apartment. The suspect abruptly opened the door. The officers re-positioned themselves further away from the apartment door and attempted to communicate with the suspect again.

 

Shortly thereafter, the suspect suddenly exited the apartment and ran towards the officers armed with a large kitchen knife. As the suspect charged at the officers, an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) and the discharge of a 40-mm less-lethal round occurred simultaneously.

 

Officers rendered medical aid to the suspect until Los Angeles Fire Department personnel arrived. The suspect was transported by the fire department to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

 

No officers or community members were injured as a result of the incident.

 

A kitchen knife was recovered at the scene and booked as evidence.