A 30-year-old man shot by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday
evening in Lomita fired his gun at law enforcement officers first, the
department said in a Friday morning statement.
The incident began when deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic
violations in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Pennsylvania Avenue.
The driver of the car failed to yield and attempted to drive away, the
statement said. As the fleeing driver drove into a parking lot of a business
in the 2400 block of Pacific Coast Highway, he lost control of his car and
crashed into a parked car, the statement said.
The driver exited his car while holding a handgun and ran into a liquor
store before emerging seconds later to shoot at the deputies, the statement
said.
Deputies returned fire, striking the man.
The man, who was described as white, was transported to a local hospital
where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds. He is expected to survive,
the statement said.
No deputies were injured. Deputies detained a 31-year-old woman after she
ran from the car.
The man’s handgun was recovered at the scene.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are
continuing their investigation of the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To
remain anonymous, call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), or
text the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or visit the
website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Link to the Daily Breeze article:
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John Bailey, President
Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA)
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