https://freerepublic.com/tag/polesaw/ en-us Mon, 7 Sep 2026 23:22:15 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4394618/posts The Los Angeles Police Department said it is investigating after an officer fatally shot a suspect who was reportedly armed with a pole saw Monday morning. Police responded a call about a man armed with what was believed to be a metal pipe at approximately 9:54 a.m. in the area of Gillette and Bridge Street in Boyle Heights. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, who was armed with what turned out to be a large tree trimmer with an approximate 12-inch serrated blade, police said. The suspect reportedly failed to comply with orders to drop the pole and continued advancing... KTLA https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4394618/posts#comment Mon, 7 Sep 2026 23:22:15 GMT