The city of Los Angeles, California has been put on tactical alert after two suspects fired at a patrol car with rifles on Sunday night, according to a report posted on ABC7.com, the website of the local ABC affiliate.
Police say one suspect is in custody and they are searching for the second one.
The incident occurred at 62nd and Hoover streets at about 9:20 p.m. Police say every available officer has been sent to the area.
Authorities said two officers were rolling down the street when they observed the muzzle of a rifle firing in their direction, according to CBS Los Angeles.
A rifle has reportedly been recovered. But it remains unclear if more than one weapon was used in the alleged attack.
#BREAKING – Shots fired at #LAPD officers. Suspects used rifle; officers uninjured. A city-wide tactical alert in place. 1 in custody #CNN
— OpNYPD (@OpNYPD) December 29, 2014
People in the neighboring area are being warned to stay inside.
#LaPd says suspect who fired at officers stepped off the curb and took aim at officers driving down Hoover. pic.twitter.com/va47547htm
— Gadi Schwartz (@GadiNBCLA) December 29, 2014
No officers were injured.
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