OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Burbank, California - An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle.

On October 26, 2024, just before 1:00 a.m., Burbank police officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the Magnolia Park District. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., police officers on patrol saw the vehicle, a white Ford Econoline van, near Buena Vista Street and Vanowen Avenue.

Once the vehicle was confirmed stolen, police officers initiated a high-risk traffic stop on Buena Vista Street, just north of Victory Boulevard. During the traffic stop, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Following the officer-involved shooting, the driver and sole occupant inside the van was taken into custody. He was then transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries. The involved police officers were not injured.

The identity of the driver is not being released at this time.

The Burbank police officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave as standard procedure.

This incident remains under investigation and will follow established protocols and procedures for investigating officer-involved shootings. This includes a criminal investigation, an internal administrative investigation, and an investigation by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

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