Illegal Use of Paintball Guns NA19085ml

WHAT: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations-South Bureau will conduct a news conference to address the recent uptick in the use of paintball guns to commit crimes.

WHEN: Thursday, June 13th, 2019 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: 77th Street Community Police Station 7600 South Broadway Los Angeles, California 90003

In Community Room

WHO: LAPD Captain III Lee Sands, Commanding Officer, Southwest Division LAPD Lieutenant Perry Griffith, Detective Commanding Officer, Southwest Division LAPD Lieutenant Jeff Bratcher, Detective Commanding Officer, 77th Division

WHY: To promote community awareness on the dangers of the illegal use of paintball guns.

CONTACT: For questions, please contact Captain Lee Sands, Southwest Area Commanding Officer, at (213) 948-1367.

Media will be able to film and photograph a static display of paintball guns and photos of injuries sustained by victims of paintball attacks.

MEDIA PARKING: Media is encouraged to park in front of the station.