Los Angeles Police Department officers are actively searching for a suspect involved in a stabbing incident that occurred in downtown Los Angeles. The incident took place on August 8, 2026, around 6:33 PM, in the vicinity of the LA 1 Central Area. According to police communications, the suspect is believed to be armed with a knife or a screwdriver and is considered dangerous. Officers were last seen conducting a search near the intersection of 6th Street and Sears Avenue on the west side of the street, close to a red compact vehicle. The suspect is believed to have discarded a backpack and a taser in the area north of 6th and Sears. Law enforcement units, including FB70, 1A1, 1A20, and FB76, were coordinating efforts to locate the individual and the discarded items. The situation was initially marked as Code 6, indicating an active search or pursuit, before some units reported Code 4 status, meaning the situation was under control or no further assistance was needed at specific locations such as 1st and Vermont. The LAPD is urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the suspect or the described items. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to apprehend the individual responsible for the stabbing. Residents and businesses in the downtown area are advised to exercise caution and contact the LAPD with any information that may assist in the capture of the suspect. The specific identity of the suspect has not been released at this time, but police are treating the incident as a serious criminal matter involving a weapon. The search efforts highlight the immediate danger posed by the suspect, who is still at large as of the latest reports on August 9, 2026. The LAPD continues to seek the public's assistance in locating the suspect and recovering the evidence left behind.