LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Police shootings in Los Angeles are up nearly 50%, according to new data released by Chief Jim McDonnell.

The chief discussed the new numbers during Tuesday's police commission meeting.

McDonnell said year to date, the LAPD has recorded 31 officer-involved involved shootings compared to 21 last year, marking a 47.6% increase.

"The five-year average is 32 incidents annually," the chief said. "With 31 already in the first nine months, the year-end totals are on to meet - or possibly exceed - the historical average given that four months remain in 2025."

Nearly 82% of the officer-involved shooting cases began with citizens calling LAPD for help as opposed to proactive enforcement, according to McDonnell.

"South Bureau continues to account for the largest share of i

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