Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Wilver Blanco
Gender : Male
Age : 42
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/20/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with weapon” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/20/2024, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers responded to a "man with a weapon" call in South Los Angeles. Wilver Blanco, a 42-year-old man allegedly armed with a knife, was involved in a confrontation with officers. According to police, officers ultimately fired their weapons, fatally striking him. The specific number of shots fired and whether any bullets missed have not been disclosed. Body-worn camera footage and security video from the area captured parts of the incident.
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The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the shooting, and findings will be reviewed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc7.com/post/confrontation-with-knife-wielding-man-leads-to-deadly-police-shooting-in-south-los-angeles-lapd-says/14846943/
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/officer-involved-shooting-in-southeast-division-nrf027-24bb/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W3qIHUwBlw
