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Officer-Involved Shooting
Officer-Involved Shooting 
On Monday, August 27, 2018, at approximately 1:06 PM, a suspect armed with a knife confronted Torrance Police Officers in 18800 block of Florwood Avenue which resulted in an officer-involved shooting.
At 11:33 AM, officers initially responded to reports of a suspect destroying property in the 18800 block of Florwood Avenue. The suspect fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers then completed a preliminary investigation for the crime of vandalism.
At approximately 1:00 PM, officers responded back to the residence after they were advised the suspect returned. Shortly after the officers arrived, an officer-involved shooting occurred and the suspect fled the scene on foot.
Responding officers immediately established a containment to search for the suspect, offer first aid if necessary, and ensure uninvolved community members were safe.
The investigation and search are still on-going.
At 11:33 AM, officers initially responded to reports of a suspect destroying property in the 18800 block of Florwood Avenue. The suspect fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers then completed a preliminary investigation for the crime of vandalism.
At approximately 1:00 PM, officers responded back to the residence after they were advised the suspect returned. Shortly after the officers arrived, an officer-involved shooting occurred and the suspect fled the scene on foot.
Responding officers immediately established a containment to search for the suspect, offer first aid if necessary, and ensure uninvolved community members were safe.
The investigation and search are still on-going.
The Torrance Police Department continues to encourage community members to report all suspicious activity. “See something, Say Something.” Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Torrance Police Department (310) 328-3456
This investigation is being conducted under the command of Torrance Police Captain Mark Underwood of the Special Operations Bureau.
Sergeant Ronald Harris
This investigation is being conducted under the command of Torrance Police Captain Mark Underwood of the Special Operations Bureau.
Sergeant Ronald Harris
Torrance Police Department Public Information Officer
(310) 618-5688
Address/Location
Torrance Police Department
3300 Civic Center Dr
Torrance, CA 90503
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-328-3456