Shocking moment California highway patrol officer shoots ‘pedestrian’ after struggle on 105 freeway
- Police were called to I-105 at Wilmington Avenue on Sunday
- Footage shows an officer shooting the pedestrian at least five times
- The condition of the pedestrian is still unknown
Shocking video captured the moment a California police officer shot a pedestrian after a struggle in Los Angeles.
Police were called to I-105 at Wilmington Avenue on Sunday afternoon for a pedestrian reportedly walking in and out of traffic on the highway.
Footage from a witness shows an officer struggling with the pedestrian on the ground.
The officer then shoots the pedestrian at least three times until he stops moving.
He was rushed to hospital, but his condition is unknown.
Shocking video captured the moment a California police officer shot a pedestrian after a struggle in Los Angeles
The officer is seen shooting the pedestrian at least three times until he stops moving
Social media users reported being stuck in an hours-long traffic jam after the shooting
The shooting forced the closure of some westbound lanes of the highway
According to the highway police, the officer was uninjured.
The shooting forced the closure of some westbound lanes of the highway.
NBC LA reported that blood was splattered in the center of the lanes and traffic was significantly affected by the shooting.
Authorities said all westbound lanes of the 105 Freeway near Willowbrook would remain closed until early Monday.
Social media users reported being stuck in an hours-long traffic jam after the shooting.
Police have not yet released a statement about what led to the shooting.
“A struggle ensued and an officer-involved shooting occurred,” the highway patrol said in a statement.
An investigation is underway.
DailyMail,com has contacted the highway police for comment.