During the shootout , the LAPD and SWAT maneuvered themselves into surrounding the Panther 's headquarters as the two sides exchanged over 5,000 rounds of ammunition .
The Black Panthers engaged the SWAT team in a four - hour gun battle .
During the shootout , the LAPD and SWAT maneuvered themselves into surrounding the Black Panthers 's headquarters as the two sides exchanged over 5,000 rounds of ammunition .
The Black Panthers engaged the SWAT team in a four - hour gun battle .