Officer-Involved Shooting in Hollenbeck Division NRF048-25bb

September 18, 2025

UPDATE

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Chief of Police authorized the release of the officer(s) name who was involved in an Officer Involved Shooting, that occurred on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Hollenbeck Area. The involved officer has been identified as Police Officer II Brian Cuba, Serial No. 42835.

Officer-Involved Shooting in Hollenbeck Division

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred in Hollenbeck Division.

On September 14, 2025, at approximately 10:46 p.m., Hollenbeck Area Gang Enforcement Detail uniformed officers were driving in the 2400 block of Boulder Street when they encountered the suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Francisco Garcia, in possession of an open container of alcohol.

As the officers attempted to contact Garcia, he fled, and a short foot pursuit ensued. Garcia ultimately fell while running between residences and produced a handgun from his waistband area, which resulted in an Officer-Involved Shooting. Garcia was struck by gunfire and was taken into custody without further incident.

The officers rendered aid until the arrival of Los Angeles Fire Department personnel. Garcia was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

A loaded 9mm Taurus pistol, with a seated high-capacity magazine, was recovered at the scene and booked as evidence.

No officers or community members were injured during this incident.