Police say one suspect is in custody and they are searching for the second one.
The incident occurred at 62nd and Hoover streets at about 9:20 p.m. Police say every available officer has been sent to the area.
Authorities said two officers were rolling down the street when they observed the muzzle of a rifle firing in their direction, according to CBS Los Angeles.
A rifle has reportedly been recovered. But it remains unclear if more than one weapon was used in the alleged attack.
#BREAKING — Shots fired at #LAPD officers. Suspects used rifle; officers uninjured. A city-wide tactical alert in place. 1 in custody #CNN
— OpNYPD (@OpNYPD) 29 декабря 2014
People in the neighboring area are being warned to stay inside.
#LaPd says suspect who fired at officers stepped off the curb and took aim at officers driving down Hoover. pic.twitter.com/va47547htm
— Gadi Schwartz (@GadiNBCLA) 29 декабря 2014
No officers were injured.
