“*Update* LASD Deputy-Involved Shooting - Deputy Struck by Veh, Suspect Dead, Alondra Blvd & Studebaker Rd, Cerritos” from LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB) : Nixle

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Thursday February 25th, 2016 :: 01:27 a.m. PST

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Update LASD Deputy-Involved Shooting - Deputy Struck by Veh, Suspect Dead, Alondra Blvd & Studebaker Rd, Cerritos

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved hit shooting that occurred at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard/Studebaker Road, Cerritos, at 5:14 p.m., on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

A Cerritos Station deputy was conducting a patrol check near the “7-11” convenient store, when he saw a white Acura Integra parked near one of the gas pumps. The deputy conducted a registration check of the license plate, which indicated the vehicle was reported stolen out of the city of Whittier.

The deputy approached the vehicle and saw that it was occupied by one male driver. The deputy heard the driver start the vehicle as he attempted to make contact with him. At some point, the vehicle accelerated, struck the deputy, at which time, a deputy involved shooting occurred.

After the shooting, the deputy provided first aid and CPR to the suspect until paramedics arrived on scene.

The suspect, a male Hispanic, was transported to a local hospital and where he was pronounced dead.

The deputy was transported to a local hospital for treatment to his injuries. The deputy has since been treated and released from the hospital.

There is no additional information available at this time.

Whenever a Deputy Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and it results in the fatality of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner - Coroner, 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, every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee. The Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney also participates in the investigatory process and conducts a legal analysis of the shooting.

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__________________Original Press Release____________________

DATE: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

TIME: Approximately 5:14 p.m.

LOCATION: Alondra Boulevard & Studebaker Road, Cerritos

SUSPECT: Male Adult (Deceased)

UNIT: Homicide Bureau, Lieutenant Hernandez

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are responding to the intersection of Alondra Boulevard & Studebaker Road, Cerritos, to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting.

The deputy sustained unknown injuries as a result of being struck by the suspect’s vehicle and has been transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The suspect was struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.