On Sunday, October 16, 2022, South Los Angeles deputies were involved in a use of force incident with an armed suspect in the city of Inglewood. The suspect, Blake Anderson, was subsequently arrested for the following charges: felon in possession of firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, possession of (loaded) concealed firearm, assault on a peace officer with a firearm.
Suspect Anderson sustained minor injuries during the use of force. He was transported to a hospital for treatment and medically cleared for booking. It should be noted Suspect Anderson had a previous traumatic injury which he sustained in an unrelated incident prior to contact with deputies.
Due to the ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide additional information.
Anyone who witnessed the arrest is encouraged to call the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station at (323) 820-6700 to provide information to investigators.
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
