LOS ANGELES, CA – A police pursuit in Los Angeles County culminated in a fatal shooting at a local mall on Friday, as confirmed by authorities. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Los Cerritos Center shopping mall in Cerritos, California.
The California Highway Patrol was reportedly involved in the shooting, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The circumstances leading to the police chase were not immediately disclosed, nor were the specific events that led the Highway Patrol to discharge their firearms.
Following the shooting, the suspect was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, despite the best efforts of medical staff, the individual was pronounced dead. The identity of the suspect and the reasons for their pursuit by law enforcement remain undisclosed.
No injuries were reported among civilians or law enforcement officers present at the scene of the incident.
The investigation into the events leading up to the shooting is ongoing, with further details expected to be released in due course.