Keegan Allen, the actor known for his role in the television series Pretty Little Liars, was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint in West Hollywood. The incident occurred on Santa Monica Boulevard, leaving the actor with a visible laceration on his forehead. Following the attack, Allen posted a video on social media showing him appearing shaken and injured while describing the encounter with two masked individuals.
According to the actor, the assailants threatened his life to steal his watch. "These two dudes hit me in the head and pointed a gun at me with a knife and then took off," Allen said in his post. He also shared footage of the incident, which depicted him handing over an item from his wrist before one of the attackers struck him in the head with a handgun, after which the suspects fled the scene.
Local law enforcement officials confirmed the details of the robbery in a statement. Police reported that one suspect brandished a silver handgun while the other wielded a knife, demanding that the actor surrender his watch and bracelet. Authorities noted that the suspects successfully obtained the items before escaping in an unidentified vehicle. The Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived at the scene to provide medical evaluation to the actor, though he did not require transport to a hospital.
The robbery has sparked public concern, with the actor highlighting the incident in his social media commentary regarding local safety. While the suspects remain at large, law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault. Allen expressed hope that surveillance technology in the area may assist officials in identifying and locating the individuals involved in the crime.
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