Suspect dies after officer-involved shooting

A suspect wielding a knife died after being shot by officers in a confrontation inside the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, police and witnesses said Tuesday.

Los Angeles police said the incident occurred around 5:41 p.m. The suspect was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

There were no other suspects outstanding.

Witnesses said it appeared the man was wielding a long knife and was shot after being told multiple times to drop the weapon.

Officers opened fire when it looked as if the man was lunging toward people in the mall.{{file|t=kTC0T_1523469763}} {{file|t=9xwCg_1523469765}}