Police shoot and kill armed robbery suspect in Walnut Park

Police shot and killed an armed robbery suspect in Walnut Park on Wednesday afternoon. 

They were called to Walnut Street and Seville Avenue at around 12:30 p.m. after learning of a robbery that had happened on the street, according to the South Gate Police Department. 

At some point they came in contact with the suspect and during their interaction shots were fired by SGPD officers. 

The suspect was struck by gunfire and died at the scene. He has not yet been identified. 

No other injuries were reported in the incident. 

During a press conference later Wednesday afternoon, authorities provided further information on the events preceding the shooting, which happened more than a week ago. 

They said that they began searching for the suspect for a pair of armed robberies that happened on Tuesday, March 18. 

"There was evidence that was left at the day of the incident, and following up from that information, detectives were able to locate this vehicle," said SGPD Chief Darren Arakawa.

They provided a closer look at what they say were the moments leading up to the shooting. 

"He was in a vehicle, once they tried to make contact with him he produced a firearm and an officer-involved shooting occurred," said another officer during the press conference. 

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives will be assisting with the investigation. 

SkyCal flew over the scene of the shooting, which appeared to happen in a parking lot near an apartment building. Several evidence markers could be seen on the ground near a green minivan with doors ajar and at least five bullet holes in the windshield.

What looked to be a black handgun could also be seen on the ground next to the van.