Four suspects flee with handgun near Venice and Flower


The audio reports four male suspects who vandalized property and ran south on Flower Street toward Venice Boulevard. Citizens detained one suspect in an alley. Suspects are described as 18–21 and wearing black clothing; a black semi-automatic handgun was involved.
Audio|Source: LAPD Hotshot/K-9/Air Hailing
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Transcript:
827-181827: your vandalism suspect there now. 41149 is now a citizen holding a vandalism suspect in the alley. Three neighbors are holding a suspect in the alley now. Code 3. Say 283 already 13 45. At about 10 to 11, suspects were seen running southbound on Flower toward Venice. Suspects are four males. Suspect 1 is 18 to 20 years, about 5'8", wearing a black-clad sweatshirt, black pants, and a black beanie. Suspects 2 to 4 wearing black clothing, between 18 and 21 years. Weapon used was a black semi-automatic handgun, outstanding. Information on the 261. This is called for a 4114.9. Additional notes: Ventura Boulevard at the Elderberry Village, apartment 325, code to incident 304 and RD 21889.
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Location mentioned:
Venice Blvd. & Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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