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Man Armed With Machete Attempting to Hit Passerbys Detained

S Virgil Ave & W 5th St

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  • Police in Los Angeles responded to reports of a man wielding a machete at S Virgil Ave and W 5th St, where he was reportedly attempting to assault pedestrians. The suspect was taken into custody shortly after officers arrived on the scene.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Virgil Ave & W 5th St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Virgil Ave & W 5th St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Virgil Ave & W 5th St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Virgil Ave & W 5th St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Virgil Ave & W 5th St.

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LA 7 Wilshire Area · Jun 20, 11:32PM · 0:02
All units, Code 4, 5th and Virgil, suspect in custody.
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LA 20 Olympic Area · Jun 20, 11:23PM · 0:19
2869, you can show us backing, 2839, show us Code 6 at 5th and Virgil. 2869, roger. 2839, DPR states the suspect is, correction, has a khaki hat, provided no further. Roger, Code 6. 2869, Code 6, 5th and Virgil. Correction, 2839, Code 6, 5th and Virgil. 2871, you can show us backing, Vermont and Francis. 2871, roger.
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LA 20 Olympic Area · Jun 20, 11:21PM · 0:11
20 Adam 39, does the PR still have eyes on the suspect? 20 Adam 39, roger. The PR still has eyes. The suspect is currently hitting the sidewalk with the machete. Was seen attempting to physically assault passerbys.
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