Off-duty VA officer shoots at person trying to steal his motorcycle, police say
An off-duty officer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shot at someone trying to steal his motorcycle in a Panorama City neighborhood, police said.
The shooting occurred about 5 a.m. in the 14400 block of Terra Bella Street, said Officer Aareon Jefferson, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department.
No injuries were reported.
Few details were released about the shooting, but police said the theft suspect was taken into custody.
LAPD’s Robbery/Homicide detectives are investigating the incident, he said.
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