On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 12:33pm, Menlo Park Police Officers responded to a call of a suspicious person in the area of Willow Place in Menlo Park. Upon arrival, officers found a male suspect involved in a burglary in progress. A foot pursuit ensued of the suspect, and a Taser device was deployed to stop the suspect. The male suspect pulled out a gun and possibly took aim at the officers.
At this time, it is unconfirmed whether the suspect fired his weapon. Officers shot the suspect, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. The suspect’s weapon was recovered at the scene. One Menlo Park Officer was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries related to the foot pursuit.
This is an active investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time. An updated press release will be sent out if more details are available. The identity of the suspect is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
Any witnesses to the incident are asked to call the Menlo Park Police Department at 650-330-6300.
