Man armed with hatchet shot by police in Sun Valley

An alleged assault with a deadly weapon suspect armed with a hatchet was shot by police in Sun Valley on Thursday. 

Officers were called to the scene, located near Lauren Canyon Boulevard and Saticoy Street, at around 2:10 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

While circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, officers have confirmed that they shot the suspect, a man in his 60s. He was taken to a nearby hospital and at the latest is said to be in critical condition.

Video from the scene of the incident shows the man as he shouts at police officers, all while armed with a hatchet-type object. The footage shows him advancing towards the officers, several of whom have guns drawn. 

They can be seen shooting him with less than lethal rounds before the officers eventually open fire with their firearms. 

He was finally taken into custody after falling to the ground after being shot. 

Traffic in the surrounding area is expected to be heavily impacted while the investigation continues. 

With SkyCal overhead, a knife, hatchet and screwdriver could all be seen on the sidewalk next to a numbers of clothes strewn about the ground.