DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
REPORTED AT: Approximately 11:05 p.m.
LOCATION: 2100 block of West Rosecrans Ave, Gardena
SUSPECT(S): Male Adult
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Daniel Vizcarra
NARRATIVE:
On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 11:05 p.m., an officer from the Gardena Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a motorist related to a vehicle code violation on the 2100 block of West Rosecrans Avenue in the city of Gardena.
The officer contacted the sole occupant of the vehicle, identified as an adult Black male, and immediately observed a firearm inside the vehicle within the male’s reach. The officer issued multiple commands directing the male not to reach for the firearm. Despite those commands, the male armed himself with the firearm, exited the vehicle, and fired at officers. An officer-involved shooting then occurred.
The male was struck by gunfire and fell to the ground. Officers along with responding paramedics from the Los Angeles County Fire Department rendered medical aid to the male.
The male was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
A handgun was found at the scene.
No officers or other persons were injured as a result of this incident.
There is no additional information at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Los Angeles California 90012
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