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Man armed with pipe killed in Boyle Heights police shooting
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Officers responded to a call at about 9:45 a. No officers were reported injured in the incident.
A police shooting occurred Monday morning, resulting in the death of a man who was armed with a pipe. Officers responded to a call at about 9:45 a.m. and were approached by the man, prompting them to open fire. The man was taken to a hospital, where he died.
No officers were reported injured in the incident. The area was blocked off to allow for an investigation.
Further details on this developing story are available, and updates can be expected as more information becomes known.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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