On October 31, 2021, around 3:25 p.m., LAPD Van Nuys Division officers responded to a radio call of a vandalism suspect. The suspect was reported to be possibly suffering from mental illness and breaking windows and property inside his residence. Upon their arrival, the officers attempted to communicate with the suspect for approximately 40 minutes from outside his residence and convince him to exit. The suspect refused, and after determining no one else was inside the residence, the officers tactically disengaged and cleared the scene.At around 5:09 p.m., a second radio call was generated when the suspect was observed outside his residence armed with two knives and vandalizing parked vehicles. Van Nuys patrol officers ultimately encountered the suspect on Victory Boulevard west of Matilija Avenue holding a knife in each hand. The officers verbalized with the suspect, who began walking toward them while armed with one of the knives, resulting in an officer-involved shooting and a simultaneous deployment of less-lethal munitions. The suspect was struck by gunfire and collapsed to the pavement. He was determined deceased at scene by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.Two knives were recovered at the scene. The purpose of this video is to provide transparency to the public. The use of body worn cameras protect both law enforcement and public citizens. Body Camera footage, while not perfect, can give a reliable non biased view of a situation. By making body cam available to the public, an environment is created to ensure all citizens are treated fair and justly. The use of body cams can provide documentation and justification in a use of force situation to exonerate or hold parties accountable for their actions. Body cams have also become an invaluable training tool for law enforcement. The footage should also help citizens understand the difficult and dangerous situations law enforcement face daily. Body cam videos, while graphic at times, can and should be used for education purposes to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the general public. If you are aware of an incident that may have been captured via body cam please send the details to bodycamwatchdog@gmail.com.