AZUSA, Calif. — Officers in Southern California fatally shot a suspect who charged them with a knife while they were responding to a call of domestic violence in Azusa Sunday afternoon, officials said.
The Azusa Police Department dispatched officers to the 900 block of West Sierra Madre Avenue before 12:50 p.m. Upon arrival they located a man with a large kitchen knife in his hand, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a press statement.
“Officers gave multiple commands to place the knife down. The suspect walked in and out of his home multiple times looking frustrated and irritated.
“The suspect then rushed towards officers and officers deployed less lethal munitions which were ineffective. The suspect then again charged towards officers with the knife and an officer involved shooting occurred.
“Officers performed lifesaving efforts until paramedics arrived. The suspect was later pronounced dead at the scene.”
– Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
It’s unclear how many officers fired at the combative suspect, KTLA reported. Officials have not released the man’s name or age. No further details have been made available.
