LAPD Officer Stabbed During Mental Health Call

A Los Angeles police officer was stabbed with a knife while responding to a reported mental health call Sunday evening. She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition, was admitted, and will undergo surgery for her injuries.

Officers arrived at the home and met the suspect’s mother, who said her son was having a mental health crisis.

Police found the 22-year-old man hiding nearby behind a food truck. Once located, the man rushed toward the female officer and tried to stab her in the neck and face, reports CBS Los Angeles . As she defended against the attack she was stabbed in the hand.

After a foot pursuit the man was apprehended and taken into custody by other officers. He was arrested and charged with attempted murder on a police officer.