Two LAPD officers shot in a dramatic shootout with an armed robbery suspect

On November 1, 2024, at around 9:00 pm, Southeast Division uniformed patrol officers responded to a radio call in the area of 92nd Street and South Central Avenue. The suspect, later identified as Nija Hill, pistol whipped two victims in an alley adjacent to a laundromat, located near the 9200 block of South Central Avenue. Hill then entered the laundromat and threatened several additional victims while still armed. Hill then proceeded to the exterior of the business where he again threatened several vendors with the firearm.

As officers arrived, they observed Hill standing on the sidewalk outside of the laundromat, who immediately fled, and a short foot pursuit ensued. During the foot pursuit, Hill produced a firearm and fired at officers, which resulted in an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS), near the 9200 block of South Central Avenue. Both officers were struck by gunfire and the suspect escaped.

Officers broadcast a Help Call and set up a perimeter in the surrounding area. In the interim, Hill fled to the area of 93rd street and Clovis Avenue where he attempted to carjack an additional victim. The carjack attempt was unsuccessful, and Hill hid within the perimeter. Metropolitan Division Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) responded to the scene and after an extensive search, located Hill in the area of 92nd Street and Wadsworth Avenue, where he was taken into custody without incident.

It was observed during his detention that Hill had sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg during the OIS. Hill was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his wound and cleared for booking. Both officers were also transported to a local hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics where they were treated for their wounds and subsequently discharged.

Additionally, a single victim of the ADW was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and discharged for his injuries. A Glock Model 17, 9mm, semi-automatic firearm and empty magazine were located in a trash receptacle in the area of 93rd Street and Clovis Avenue and nine discharged 9mm cartridges were located within the OIS crime scene. The pistol, magazine, and cartridge casings were processed and booked into evidence.