Chaos erupted in Torrance early yesterday morning when a suspect fired on Los Angeles Police Department officers arriving to serve a felony arrest warrant. The suspect, identified as Erick Franco-Sanchez, engaged LAPD officers in a violent confrontation around 3:43 a.m. Heavy gunfire was exchanged on the 4800 block of Torrance Boulevard, which resulted in the wounding of both an officer and the suspect, according to an official LAPD News Release.

LAPD News: NRF018-24 Torrance Officer-Involved Shooting pic.twitter.com/arXzWPChcH

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Franco-Sanchez, the accused gunman, has been hospitalized and later booked for attempted murder. The officer, having sustained a graze wound to his arm during the shootout, received treatment and was subsequently released. In the neighborhood, the early morning's peace was broken by the sound of gunfire as officers closed in to serve the warrant. The LAPD confirmed the recovery of a handgun and ammunition from the scene, as noted by Hoodline.

While the neighborhood tried to process the event, residents dealt with the aftermath, which included road closures that snarled traffic. Torrance Blvd between Anza Ave and Victoria St will remain closed for several hours, with LAPD advising commuters to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes.