Los Angeles, Ca
Suspect shot and killed by police in Orange County
Investigations are underway after a man was shot and killed by police in Buena Park Tuesday.
Buena Park police officers responded to reports of a possibly armed suspect who was seen walking on lanes of the 5 Freeway near Artesia Boulevard at around 1 p.m.
Authorities spotted the suspect on Artesia Boulevard and, following a confrontation, police opened fire on the man.
He was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Details are limited and the moments leading up to the deadly shooting were not released. The case remains under investigation by the California Department of Justice and the Buena Park Police Department.
“Upon completion of the investigation, it will be turned over to DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for independent review,” said the California Attorney General’s Office.
The suspect’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information on the case is encouraged to contact Buena Park Police at 714-562-3978 and ask to speak with Detective Lowe.
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