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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a Deputy-Involved Shooting that occurred on Long Beach Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, Lynwood, on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Detectives have learned that deputies from Century Station responded to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue in Lynwood, regarding multiple emergent calls received of a “man with a gun” and “shots heard.”  Several calls updating the suspect’s location were also received, including calls that described the suspect as a “male Black with a handgun wearing a checkered shirt.”

When deputies arrived, they located the armed suspect at the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, in front of a busy Arco Gas Station.  The deputies immediately approached the suspect and gave him multiple commands to drop the gun.  However, the suspect did not comply and did not drop the handgun, at which time a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

Witnesses in the immediate area said they saw the suspect turn and point the gun at the deputies prior to the shooting. 

The suspect was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect’s weapon, a loaded .45 caliber handgun, was recovered at the scene.

The name of the suspect will not be released at this time, pending next of kin notification.

Detectives believe there may additional victims and witnesses that saw the suspect prior to the deputy-involved shooting.  If you believe you were a victim or have any information about this incident, please 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), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Whenever a Deputy-Involved Shooting results in a fatality of a person, several independent investigations immediately begin at the scene.  These include separate investigations by the L.A. County Coroner, in addition to Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau.  The District Attorney also participates in the investigatory process.  The LASD immediately notifies the Office of Inspector General who responds and is also present at the incident scene. 

The Critical Incident Review panel convenes to perform a preliminary risk management analysis of the shooting.  This panel is comprised of the concerned chief and unit commander, risk management, training and the chairperson of the Executive Force Review Committee and Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel.

Every aspect of a Deputy-Involved shooting is ultimately evaluated by the Sheriff’s Executive Force Review Committee, which decides whether or not there are any policy, tactical, supervisory, or training violations. 

Authored by:

Juanita Navarro-Suarez, Deputy

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Original press release is as follows:

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Date and Time of Occurrence: Saturday, December 12, 2015 at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Location: Long Beach Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, Lynwood

Unit: Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department – Homicide Bureau Lieutenant Eduardo Hernandez

Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are responding to Long Beach Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue in the City of Lynwood, to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved hit shooting. 

One male suspect was struck by gunfire.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

There is no additional information available at this time.

Whenever an Officer Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and it results in the wounding of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney in addition to investigations by Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. The Office of the Inspector General is also present. Once concluded, every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.

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), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Written By:

Sara Rodriguez, Deputy

Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 

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Jim McDonnell, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department