Calabasas, CA – November 2, 2023 A chaotic scene unfolded Thursday evening in Calabasas after a violent assault outside a CVS escalated into an officer-involved shooting involving the Los Angeles Police Department. At approximately 7:55 p.m., LAPD officers responded to an “assault with a deadly weapon” call at 23537 Calabasas Road. According to a witness at the scene, the incident began when a man smashed a wine bottle over another person’s head just outside the CVS store. Witnesses said the suspect then brandished a machete and began swinging it at bystanders, escalating fear in the area.
During the confrontation, the suspect reportedly assaulted a man in a white truck before fleeing the immediate scene.Officers located the suspect a short time later inside the patio area of the Sagebrush Cantina, a popular nearby restaurant. It was there that an officer-involved shooting occurred. LAPD has not yet released details about what prompted the use of force or the condition of the suspect following the incident.
The area was quickly secured as investigators began processing the scene. No officers were reported injured, and it is unclear whether any civilians sustained further injuries beyond the initial assault. As of now, LAPD is actively investigating the incident, and no further details—including the identity of the suspect or the condition of those involved—have been released. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or may have video footage to contact LAPD’s Force Investigation Division.
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