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From Santa Monica Close Up:
"On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, approximately a dozen Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers responded to a call at Whole Foods in Venice. The officers detained a homeless man in handcuffs while investigating the situation.
According to the LAPD Sergeant on the scene, the incident began with a radio call from an unidentified individual who refused further contact. The caller reported a person wearing what appeared to be a tactical vest, acting abnormally.
Upon arrival, officers identified the man as someone well-known in the area. The Sergeant clarified that the vest was not ballistic but tactical, which likely led to the concern and subsequent call to the police.
The Sergeant further explained that the officers were in the process of either releasing the man or contacting the mental health unit to determine if additional resources were needed for him. "It's not illegal to have a vest like that," the Sergeant stated, emphasizing that the vest was merely a carrier.
The investigation concluded with the man being released without further action."
Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.
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