LAPD officer hit in ballistic vest, suspect wounded as shots exchanged after Boyle Heights pursuit
Key takeaways
- A Los Angeles police officer suffered a gunshot to his ballistic vest and an allegedly armed suspect was wounded Tuesday after the suspect and police exchanged gunfire at the end of a stolen car pursuit in Boyle Heights.
- A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.
- During the series of gunshots at the end of a pursuit of a stolen vehicle, the driver of the fleeing car was also hit in the chest, sources told The Times.
Los Angeles police investigate a scene where a officer suffered a gunshot to his ballistic vest after an armed suspect exchanged gunfire with police at the end of a stolen car pursuit in Boyle Heights. (KTLA) By Richard Winton Staff Writer Follow June 9, 2026 4:08 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A Los Angeles police officer suffered a gunshot to his ballistic vest and an allegedly armed suspect was wounded Tuesday after the suspect and police exchanged gunfire at the end of a stolen car pursuit in Boyle Heights.
A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.