LAPD officers shoot and kill an AK-47 toting felon. |
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- There was a deadly shooting Tuesday between LAPD officers and a felony suspect who allegedly opened fire on them with an AK-47 assault rifle.
The shooting happened late Tuesday afternoon in the 1600 block of Temple Ave, not far from Echo Park.
LAPD officials say officers were following the convicted felon through the Downtown L.A. area when suddenly he stopped, stepped out of his car and opened fire at officers with the assault rifle.
Officers immediately returned fire with their weapons, striking the gunman several times and killing him.
The AK-47 is the most popular assault rifle in the world. It is able to fire 600 rounds per minute at an approximate rate of 2,200 feet per second. The bullet is able to pass through most body armor.
None of the officers was hit in the gunfight nor were any innocent by-standers injured.
The shooting happened late Tuesday afternoon in the 1600 block of Temple Ave, not far from Echo Park.
LAPD officials say officers were following the convicted felon through the Downtown L.A. area when suddenly he stopped, stepped out of his car and opened fire at officers with the assault rifle.
Officers immediately returned fire with their weapons, striking the gunman several times and killing him.
The AK-47 is the most popular assault rifle in the world. It is able to fire 600 rounds per minute at an approximate rate of 2,200 feet per second. The bullet is able to pass through most body armor.
None of the officers was hit in the gunfight nor were any innocent by-standers injured.
