LAPD investigating officer who allegedly brandished gun off-duty
Los Angeles police are investigating an off-duty officer who was photographed brandishing a gun while driving on the freeway, officials said.
The officer was seen driving a dark blue Chevy Tahoe SUV eastbound on the 60 Freeway when she took a handgun and pointed it into traffic, according to photographs obtained by ABC Channel 7.
A police spokeswoman confirmed that the woman is a Los Angeles Police Department officer but would not identify her. Police and California Highway Patrol officers are investigating the incident.
It is unclear when the photos were taken.
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