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**Summary:**
A 35-year-old Sikh man, Gurpreet Singh, died in Los Angeles after being shot by police. Singh was seen waving a machete, charging at officers, and leading them on a car chase. The LAPD released a video of the incident. They state officers gave Singh multiple commands to drop the weapon, but he refused. The chase ended when Singh stopped, exited his vehicle while still armed, and charged at the officers, who then shot him. An investigation is underway to determine if the officers followed protocol.
**News Article:**
**Sikh Man Dies After Police Shooting in Los Angeles; Investigation Underway**
**Los Angeles, August 30, 2025 (The Hindu) –** A 35-year-old man, identified as Gurpreet Singh of Arcadia, California, died on July 17 after being shot by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers following a dramatic confrontation on July 13. The incident, which involved a car chase and a man armed with a machete, is currently under investigation.
According to the LAPD, officers responded to reports of a man, later identified as Singh, waving a 27-inch machete on a street and approaching passing vehicles and pedestrians. A detailed video released by the LAPD shows Singh gesturing as if to cut his own tongue with the weapon.
Police state that officers repeatedly ordered Singh to drop the machete, but he refused. The video shows Singh throwing a water bottle at the officers before fleeing in his vehicle. A car chase ensued, during which Singh reportedly drove erratically, drove in circles, and collided with a police vehicle.
The pursuit ended when Singh stopped his car, exited the vehicle still armed with the machete, and allegedly charged at the officers. At that point, officers opened fire, striking Singh.
Singh was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four days later. The machete was recovered at the scene.
The officers involved in the shooting have been identified as Central Area Police Officers Michael Orozco and Nestor Espinoza Bojorquez.
The LAPD is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether the officers’ actions, including drawing their weapons and using deadly force, were in compliance with department policy. The results of the investigation will be reviewed by authorities.
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