Police Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect In Azusa
AZUSA (CBSLA.com) — Authorities Monday investigated a deadly officer-involved shooting that took place in Azusa.
Homicide detectives responded just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday to the 1800 block of Ranch Road for report of shots fired and a man with a gun.
Upon their arrival, authorities made contact with the suspect, who refused to follow the officers' commands.
At one point, the suspect pointed a handgun in their direction.
Fearing for his life, the officer fired several rounds, striking the suspect at least once in his upper torso.
Upon their arrival, authorities pronounced the suspect -- described as a Caucasian 49-year-old man -- dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.
Neighbors say the incident appeared to be out of character for the man.
CBS2's Jasmine Viel reported there is no prior evidence of a domestic disturbance call connected to the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing.