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LAPD fatally shoots man swinging bat at cars near freeway onramp, officials say

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Serna, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · July 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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A fatal shooting occurred in the Harvard Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. The incident involved a man who was armed with a bat. Police were present at the scene and were involved in the shooting. The man was fatally shot, according to officials. Further details about the incident are available from the Los Angeles Police Department, as reported by local news sources.

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Category: safety · Published: July 30, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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LAPD fatally shoots man swinging bat at cars near freeway onramp, officials say

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