A police shooting on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles Thursday morning caused a complete shutdown near downtown. - The incident began around 7:30 a.m.
when a pedestrian was reported on the northbound freeway, possibly armed with a hammer or gun. - At least one officer fired on the pedestrian after responding to the scene.
- The freeway was closed between Fourth Street and First Street, with multiple ramps and connectors also shut down. - The person shot was hospitalized; their condition is unknown.