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BWC shows fatal OIS of gun-wielding woman who broke into sister’s home, set it on fire

The suspect was shot after she pointed a handgun at an officer; she was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead

BWC shows fatal OIS of gun-wielding woman who broke into sister’s home, set it on fire

The video shows flames and smoke rising from the home as officers arrive on the scene. They search the front of the home and ask the victim questions about who is inside.

Los Angeles Police Department

By Joanna Putman
Police1

LOS ANGELES — The LAPD has released body camera footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting of a woman who broke into her sister’s home, set it ablaze and pointed a gun at officers, KABC reported.

The Dec. 1 incident occurred when a woman called the police saying that her sister had a gun and was in her home, according to the report. Lisa Davis, 63, had pepper-sprayed the caller and began “destroying the house,” according to the 911 call.

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Los Angeles Police Department

The video shows flames and smoke rising from the home as officers arrive on the scene. They search the front of the home and ask the victim questions about who is inside.

They find Davis in the backyard. Davis pointed a gun at an officer before officers shot her. She was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead, according to the report.

A use-of-force investigation is still underway.