Officer-Involved Shooting On 3700 Block Of Honolulu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2026

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Investigation Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting

GLENDALE, CA - On June 8, 2026, at approximately 9:04 p.m., Glendale Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of an assault involving a knife that had just occurred in the 3700 block of Honolulu Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers located a victim who had sustained injuries consistent with an assault involving a knife. The suspect, who was a neighbor of the victim, then exited a nearby residence armed with a knife. When confronted by officers, the suspect fled on foot. Officers pursued the suspect on foot for a short distance.

During the pursuit, the suspect turned and advanced toward the pursuing officers while still armed with the knife. An officer-involved shooting subsequently occurred.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that appeared to be non-life-threatening.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and responded to the scene. Detectives from the Glendale Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Unit also responded and are investigating the incident.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4840.

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