The incident at a South LA motel that resulted in a suspect's hospitalization and injuries to two officers is under the microscope as the LAPD's Force Investigation Division delves into the details. According to a bulletin on the official LAPD website, the encounter unfolded on the evening of January 7, 2026, when patrol officers from the 77th Division were summoned to confront an individual wielding a knife at the 800 block of East Manchester Avenue.
Upon arrival, a security guard highlighted the person of interest, Ryan Bonner, who was taking residence within an office space at the time, the report by the LAPD indicated that an altercation ensued as officers endeavored to detain Bonner, and in the course of events he allegedly resisted which incited a non-categorical use of force where police employed physical means to restrain him, these methods included but were not limited to firm grips, bodyweight and strikes designed to distract and subdue.
The consequence of the scuffle saw Bonner hospitalized with a significant leg injury, specifically a broken left leg, while two officers incurred lesser injuries, both of whom received treatment and have since been given leave to return to active duty. The department has not reported on any civilian casualties tied to the fracas.
As of now, the Force Investigation Division has taken the helm in piecing together what exactly went down at the motel with the inquiry being described as evolving - investigators are steeped in the process of gathering evidence, which ranges from interviewing witnesses to poring over physical and digital records, the nuance of the situation may shift as more information comes to light and additional evidence is factored into the analysis.
