Isaac Lee Ricks, 68
Isaac Lee Ricks, a 68-year-old black man, was fatally shot by Los Angeles police Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the 600 block of Wall Street downtown, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
About 6:50 p.m., LAPD officers responded to a call of a screaming woman in the area. Officers arrived and heard a woman screaming that she was being stabbed and needed help, according to a news release from the LAPD.
Officers forced their way into an apartment and saw Ricks allegedly stabbing the woman. An officer opened fire, wounding Ricks.
Ricks was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:59 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
A knife was recovered at the scene. The woman was taken to a hospital and was expected to survive.
On Dec. 29, the LAPD identified the officer involved as Juan Lopez of the Central Division.
Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD Force Investigation Division at (213) 486-5230. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
Note: The coroner's office incorrectly spelled Ricks' first name. The Homicide Report has used the spelling released by law enforcement and listed in online obituaries.
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