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LAPD Officer Shot in Vest, Suspect Wounded in Boyle Heights Shootout After Pursuit

09 June 2026 16:25

A Los Angeles police officer was shot in the chest but saved by his ballistic vest during a shootout after a stolen car pursuit in Boyle Heights. The suspect was also wounded.

- The pursuit began in South Los Angeles and ended near Marietta and Garnet streets around 2:15 p.m. - The officer is in stable condition; the suspect's condition is unknown.

- A gun was recovered at the scene, and investigators are determining the sequence of shots. - The incident highlights the dangers officers face and the importance of protective gear.

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