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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at approximately 5:22 a.m. on the 600 block of West Avenue H12, Lancaster.

Homicide detectives have learned Lancaster Station deputies responded to the location regarding a domestic violence in progress call for service. When deputies arrived, they made contact with the suspect inside the location and attempted to detain him for a domestic violence investigation.  The suspect refused to comply with the deputy's orders, and an altercation between the deputies and the suspect ensued. During the altercation, the suspect reached down and attempted to gain control of one of the deputy's firearm.  It was at that time when a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

The suspect, approximately 60-year-old male Black adult, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives additionally discovered that the 911 call was placed by the suspect’s girlfriend.  During the call to 911, she never speaks to the operator but rather the phone line is left open.  For several minutes arguing and fighting between the caller and the suspect can be heard in the background.  Also, in a recorded statement to deputies, the suspect’s girlfriend indicated she was the person who called 911 and stated she was assaulted by the suspect. 

No deputies were injured during the incident.

There is no additional information available at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
 
Forwarded by:
Deputy James Nagao
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700

**ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE BELOW**

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at approximately 5:22 a.m. on the 600 block of West Avenue H12, Lancaster.
 
Homicide detectives have learned Lancaster Station deputies responded to the location regarding a domestic violence in progress call for service. When deputies arrived, they made contact with the suspect inside the location and attempted to detain him for a domestic violence investigation.  The suspect refused to comply with the deputy's orders, and an altercation between the deputies and the suspect ensued. During the altercation, the suspect reached down and attempted to gain control of one of the deputy's firearm.  It was at that time when a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

The suspect, approximately 60-year-old male Black adult, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

No deputies were injured during the incident.

There is no additional information available at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.


 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's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org


Written by:
Deputy Grace Medrano
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
 
 
 
 

**Original Press Release**

DATE:  Thursday, June 11, 2020

TIME:  5:23 a.m.

LOCATION:  600 blk of West Avenue H12, Lancaster

SUSPECT(S):  Male Adult

UNIT:  LASD Homicide Lieutenant Dean
 

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are responding to the 600 blk of West Avenue H12, Lancaster to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting.

The suspect, a male adult was struck by gunfire.  The suspect was transported to a local hospital and his condition is unknown.

No deputies were injured during the incident.

There is no additional information available at this time and the investigation is on – going.
 
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's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org


Written by:
Deputy Grace Medrano
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
 
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