Officer-Involved Shooting in Topanga Division NRF021-25ma

UPDATE
May 29, 2025 NRF021-25ma

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Chief of Police authorized the release of the officer’s name who was involved in an Officer Involved Shooting, that occurred in Topanga Area. The involved officer is Van Nuys Area Police Officer II Victor Solorio, Serial No. 42671.

May 28, 2025

Officer-Involved Shooting in Topanga Division

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

Los Angeles: On May 26, 2025, around 7:15 a.m., Van Nuys Division officers responded to a radio call regarding a possible shooting investigation in the 13000 block of Sherman Way. The comments of the call described a white van with multiple bullet holes in its windshield. When the officers arrived, they contacted a female, later identified as 42-year-old Claudia Corugedo, who was seated in the driver’s seat of the van. While speaking with Corugedo, the officers learned she had a felony warrant and attempted to detain her. Corugedo resisted and removed what appeared to be a black semiautomatic pistol from her person and pointed it at her throat.

The officers re-deployed to their vehicle and requested backup; however, Corugedo drove away. The officers initiated a vehicle pursuit, which ultimately terminated in the 20900 block of Arcana Road in Topanga Division. The officers communicated with Corugedo and ordered her to surrender, but she refused. During the standoff, Corugedo continued to point the pistol at her throat and was armed with a large machete. Metropolitan Division Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) were requested; however, prior to their arrival, Corugedo began walking toward the front door of a residence while still holding the pistol and machete, and an Officer-Involved Shooting occurred. Corugedo was struck by gunfire and collapsed near the entryway of the residence.

Corugedo was eventually taken into custody by SWAT personnel and immediately treated by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics, who were staged at the scene. She was transported to a local hospital and treated for her wounds. She was booked for 2800.2(A) Vehicle Code, Felony Evading.

No officers or community members were injured during the incident.

The investigation determined Corugedo was in possession of a BB gun designed to resemble a semiautomatic pistol. A metal machete was also recovered at the scene.

Force Investigation Division (FID) investigators responded to the scene and are investigating the incident.