Overview
- Deputies went to a home near Noakes Street and South Downey Road after a report that someone had threatened to hurt themselves.
- The man opened fire on arriving deputies and then barricaded himself inside the residence.
- Return fire from deputies killed the suspect, a sheriff’s spokesperson told KTLA, and no deputies were reported injured.
- A large tactical response followed, with an armored vehicle, several patrol units, long guns, and a helicopter brought to the scene.
- Video captured bursts of gunfire as the armored vehicle pulled back, and family members were present while officials released few details about the suspect.