LOS ANGELES, CA – A suspect was fatally shot by California law enforcement officers at a shopping mall in Los Angeles County on Friday, following a police pursuit, as stated by authorities.
The incident transpired around 4:30 p.m. at Los Cerritos Center, a bustling shopping mall located in Cerritos, California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the California Highway Patrol played a role in the shooting.
The shooting ensued after a police chase, as per the Highway Patrol’s statement. However, the specifics of the pursuit and the circumstances that led the Highway Patrol to discharge their firearms remain undisclosed.
Following the shooting, the suspect was rushed to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead, according to a press release from the sheriff’s department.
The motive behind the suspect’s pursuit, which ultimately led to the shooting, remains unclear. The incident did not result in any injuries to civilians or law enforcement officers.