LASD Detectives Continue Deputy-Involved Shooting Investigation In Lancaster.

LASD Homicide Detectives Continuing to Investigate Deputy-Involved Shooting- West Ave B/ Sierra Highway, Unincorp Lancaster

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is continuing their investigation into the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at approximately 4:53 p.m. The incident occurred at West Avenue B and Sierra Highway in the unincorporated area of Lancaster.

Detectives have learned that deputies assigned to Lancaster Station received a call for service at approximately 4:10 p.m. at the “Deputy Pierre W. Bain Park” located at 45045 5th Street East in the City of Lancaster.

The call indicated there was a male brandishing a firearm in the park and was pointing it at passing vehicles and park visitors.

An LASD helicopter flew overhead, saw the suspect get into a white vehicle and leave the location, and the helicopter began following the vehicle.

The suspect vehicle drove westbound on Avenue B into a dirt parking lot located at West Avenue B and Sierra Highway. Deputies utilized an armored rescue vehicle and made an approach on the suspect’s vehicle. At that time, the suspect pointed a firearm at the helicopter above and the approaching deputies in the armored response vehicle, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

The suspect was struck by gunfire and immediately treated at the scene for his injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

No deputies or civilians were injured during this incident, and a handgun belonging to the suspect was recovered at the scene.

The suspect is a male White adult.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information at this time.

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

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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department