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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators responded to assist East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station with a death investigation. The incident was reported on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m.

After contacting persons at the residence, the suspect exited the residence armed with a handgun, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Upon further investigation, the handgun was found to be a weapon that fired blanks.

Los Angeles County Fire responded to the location and pronounced the suspect deceased at the scene.

No deputies were injured.

Based on the initial observations of the weapon, the incident was deemed a qualifying event pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506). The California Department of Justice (DOJ) responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing.

There is no additional information available at this time.

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 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. When a deputy involved shooting occurs that is deemed a qualifying event pursuant to AB 1506, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department notifies the DOJ who assumes control of the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the DOJ at (916) 210-2841.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call Crime Stoppers by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smart phone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by using the website: http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
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213-229-1850




ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE FOLLOWS                             

DATE: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

REPORTED AT: 3:05 a.m.

LOCATION: 1400 Blk of South Downey Road, East Los Angeles, CA

SUSPECT(S): (1) Male Adult

UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Michael Modica

NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators responded to assist East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station with a death investigation. The incident was reported on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m.

After contacting persons at the residence, the suspect exited the residence armed with a handgun, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Upon further investigation, the handgun was found to be a weapon that fired blanks.

Los Angeles County Fire responded to the location and pronounced the suspect deceased at the scene.

No deputies were injured.

Based on the initial observations of the weapon, the incident was deemed a qualifying event pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506. The California Department of Justice responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing.

There is no additional information available at this time.

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.

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), use your smart phone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by using the website: http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Forwarded By:
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1850

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