Boyle Heights, CA - Police responded a call about a man armed with what was believed to be a metal pipe at approximately 9:54 a.m. in the area of Gillette and Bridge Street in Boyle Heights. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, who was armed with what turned out to be a large tree trimmer with an approximate 12-inch serrated blade, police said. The suspect reportedly failed to comply with orders to drop the pole and continued advancing towards officers. He was then shot by an officer. LAFD paramedics responded to the scene and transported the suspect to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers or community members were injured in the incident. The suspect’s pole saw was collected at the scene and will be booked as evidence, police said.