(Los Angeles, February 6, 2026) — Los Angeles police fatally shot a man allegedly armed with a gun near the California Science Center on Thursday morning, authorities said.
A man was shot and killed by Los Angeles police in Exposition Park after officers responded to reports of a person with a firearm.
- Los Angeles police responded to a report of a man with a gun in Exposition Park at 9:36 a.m.
- At least one officer fired, striking the individual, police said.
- The man was pronounced dead near one of the museums in the park.
- No other injuries were reported in the incident.
Officers were called to Exposition Park at 9:36 a.m. following reports that a man was in a parking lot with a firearm, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Cervantes. Cervantes said at least one officer opened fire and struck the individual.
No other injuries were reported, Cervantes said. Paramedics were called to the scene at 9:45 a.m. regarding the officer-involved shooting, and one person was pronounced dead near one of the museums, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
Additional information about the individual who was killed was not immediately available.
Background and Context
Exposition Park is a large urban park located south of downtown Los Angeles. It is home to several cultural and educational institutions, including the California Science Center, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the California African American Museum, and the Los Angeles Coliseum. The park is a popular destination for both residents and tourists.
Officer-involved shootings in Los Angeles are subject to investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. These investigations typically examine the circumstances leading up to the shooting, the actions of the officers involved, and whether the use of force was justified.
“Officers were called to Exposition Park…following reports that a man was in a parking lot with a firearm,” said Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Cervantes.
This incident occurs amid ongoing national discussions about police use of force and accountability. Details surrounding the shooting are still emerging, and further investigation will be needed to determine the full sequence of events.
