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LAPD Shoots Suicidal Man After Knife Charge in Hollywood

12/21/2025

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The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal man with a knife at a Hollywood apartment complex on December 18 and encountered Juan Guerrero Rojo.
Rojo exited and charged officers with a knife, prompting a 40mm less-lethal foam launcher that proved ineffective.
The Los Angeles Police Department discharged firearms, striking Rojo, who died later at the hospital.
An investigation is ongoing.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal man with a knife at a Hollywood apartment complex on December 18 and encountered Juan Guerrero Rojo.
Rojo exited and charged officers with a knife, prompting a 40mm less-lethal foam launcher that proved ineffective.
The Los Angeles Police Department discharged firearms, striking Rojo, who died later at the hospital.
An investigation is ongoing.