Man is killed by police after pursuit following domestic violence call
A domestic violence suspect was fatally shot in Pacoima early Saturday by Los Angeles police officers following a pursuit, authorities said.
Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call about 2 a.m. near O’Melveny Avenue and Clark Street and began chasing the suspect in his vehicle, said Officer Mike Lopez, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department.
The driver led the officers on a short pursuit before exiting the vehicle a block away at Haddon Avenue and Carl Street and fled on foot, Lopez said.
During the foot chase, a police shooting occurred, Lopez said.
“The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene,†he said. “A gun was found in the vicinity where the shooting occurred.â€
No officers were injured.
The identify of the man who was shot was not immediately known. The incident is being investigated.
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