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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy involved shooting incident in the city of West Hills.
 
On January 22, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau, observed a male committing an armed robbery in front of a commercial business located at the 6600 block of Fallbrook Avenue, in the city of West Hills.   When detectives attempted to intervene to prevent the robbery from occurring by detaining the male, and to protect the female victim from harm, a deputy involved shooting occurred.
 
Homicide Bureau detectives along with detectives from Malibu / Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station and the Los Angeles Police Department have been working together in joint effort to piece the events of this case together.
 
Homicide Bureau can confirm that this attempted robbery is related to a series of other robbery incidents that occurred in the cities of Calabasas on January 13, 2026, and January 21, 2026, and Westlake Village on January 21, 2026.   The remaining suspect in connection with these robberies has been identified and is in custody.   
 
Malibu / Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, Captain Dustin Carr commented, “I am pleased to inform the communities of Calabasas and Westlake Village that detectives have identified the remaining suspect in connection with these robberies.  Public safety is our top priority at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.  Our commitment to providing our concerned residents with timely and accurate information is paramount to achieving this goal.   I am thankful for the hard work and efforts of the detectives involved in these cases.  They have restored order and brought back a sense peace to our communities.”                                       
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
 
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:

DATE:   Thursday, January 22, 2026      
                            
REPORTED AT:  Approximately 8:40 p.m. 
                               
LOCATION:  6600 block of Fallbrook Avenue, West Hills
  
SUSPECT:  Male Adult   
  
UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Steven De Jong
 
NARRATIVE:  
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to a deputy-involved shooting. The incident occurred Thursday, January 22, 2026 at approximately 8:40 p.m., on the 6600 block of Fallbrook Avenue, in the city of West Hills.
 
The male adult suspect was struck by gunfire and no deputies were injured.

Deputies immediately rendered aid to the suspect. The suspect was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene by Los Angeles City Fire Department.
 
There is no additional information available at this time. 
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
 
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
 Whenever a deputy-involved shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, and a person is struck by gunfire, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene.  These include separate investigations by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process.  Once concluded, a preliminary review is conducted by the Critical Incident Review Panel to determine whether any immediate actions are warranted.  Every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.  Input from Constitutional Policing Advisors is provided during the process. 

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division, conducts a legal analysis to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed and if the shooting was legally justified. 
 
 
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Sheriff's Information Bureau 
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012  
http://www.lasd.org    
213-229-1700  
 
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department