The 1997 L.A. Gunfight

North Hollywood Shoot-Out: Terror in the Streets of L.A. is a DVD about the morning of February 28, 1997, when officers of the L.A.P.D. fought two heavily armed gunmen on the streets of North Hollywood. The disc puts the gunfight on screen as it played out. It is for viewers who want to see the event for themselves rather than read a summary: law enforcement personnel, firearms owners and anyone following the history of American police shootings.

Features

DVD Video Format — The program comes on a disc carrying the DVD Video logo, so it plays in a standard DVD player.
February 28, 1997 Incident — The video covers the North Hollywood gunfight in Los Angeles on that date.
L.A.P.D. Versus Two Gunmen — It follows the battle between Los Angeles police officers and two heavily armed suspects as it developed.
Over 2,000 Rounds Fired — The back cover gives that figure and calls the event the largest police-involved shooting in U.S. history.
Casualties And Damage — According to the packaging, 11 officers and 6 civilians were shot and 12 police cars were shot up.
Graphic Content Warning — The front cover warns that the program contains graphic material and is suited to adult viewers.
Printed Case Artwork — The front shows helmeted officers with rifles taking cover behind a car, and the back carries a written summary of the event.

Format And Content

This is a video program on DVD. It is not gear or training equipment. Its subject is a real shooting in which officers and bystanders were wounded, and the cover warns about its graphic content, so preview it before showing it to a group or anyone sensitive to violent footage.