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Lawrence Gonzales

Age : 39

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/01/2026

Location : 500 block of W 37th Street

City : Los Angeles

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Los Angeles Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/01/2026, Los Angeles police responded to a residence in the 500 block of West 37th Street regarding a reported domestic disturbance and a restraining order violation. Police identified 39 year old Lawrence Gonzales at the scene and attempted to detain him. During the encounter, police engaged Gonzales physically. Officers then fired their weapons, striking Gonzales. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His death occurred during the police response. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2026/01/01/police-shoot-kill-suspect-in-san-pedro-confrontation/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/police-shoot-and-kill-man-san-pedro-confrontation/
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/01/02/police-id-man-killed-during-confrontation-with-officers-in-san-pedro-2/