A man swinging a bat at cars near a freeway onramp.

Where did the shooting happen?

In the Harvard Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

What did police say about the man's actions?

They said he threatened drivers and they shot him.

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

First publishedJul 30, 13:26 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 18:13 UTC · 1h ago

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A man with a bat was fatally shot by police in Los Angeles' Harvard Heights neighborhood Wednesday evening, police said.

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On Wednesday evening, police in Los Angeles shot a man who was swinging a bat at cars near a freeway onramp. The incident happened in the Harvard Heights neighborhood. Officers said the man posed a threat to drivers and they used lethal force. The man died at the scene.

Why it matters

This event shows how police respond to violent threats in public areas. It raises questions about the use of deadly force by officers.

In brief

Who was shot?: A man swinging a bat at cars near a freeway onramp.
Where did the shooting happen?: In the Harvard Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.
What did police say about the man's actions?: They said he threatened drivers and they shot him.

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