Officer-Involved Shooting in Southwest Division Leaves One Officer Injured

On July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) occurred in the Southwest Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after a suspect, later identified as 26-year-old Ernesto Sepulveda, fired at officers during a foot pursuit. Sepulveda, who was riding a bicycle near Martin Luther King (MLK) Park, was stopped by Gang Enforcement Detail officers who believed he possessed a handgun. After Sepulveda removed a pistol from his waistband and fired at the officers, a OIS ensued, leaving one officer injured with gunshot wounds to his legs and a graze wound to his cheek.

Key Takeaways:

• The incident occurred on July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m. in the Southwest Division of the Los Angeles Police Department.
• The suspect, Ernesto Sepulveda, fired at officers during a foot pursuit after being stopped for suspected handgun possession.
• One officer was struck in the legs by gunfire and transported to a local hospital, where he received treatment for his injuries.
• Sepulveda discarded his loaded magazine, 9mm, Polymer 80, Ghost Gun, and fired an additional round at backup officers before being taken into custody.
• Sepulveda was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a laceration to his head and later cleared for booking.
• No other officers or community members were injured during the incident.

Statistics:

• One officer was injured with gunshot wounds to his legs and a graze wound to his cheek.
• Sepulveda fired at officers during the foot pursuit, resulting in an Officer-Involved-Shooting (OIS).
• One officer was struck by gunfire during the OIS.
• Sepulveda discarded a loaded magazine and 9mm, Polymer 80, Ghost Gun during the pursuit.
• No other officers or community members were injured during the incident.

Sources:

• Los Angeles Police Department. (2025). Incident Report.