Officials: Armed suspect fatally shot by off-duty CSULA police officer in South Pasadena

SOUTH PASADENA — An off-duty California State University, Los Angeles police officer shot and killed an armed man who confronted him early Sunday, authorities said.
The wounded suspect, whose name was not available, died at a hospital shortly after the 1:01 a.m. incident in the 1000 block of Arroyo Verde Road, just south of Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena, Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials said in a written statement.
“An off-duty officer employed by the California State University, Los Angeles – Department of Public Safety, was confronted by man with a gun when an officer-involved shooting occurred,” according to the sheriff’s statement.
“The suspect then fled the location in a vehicle before colliding with a parked vehicle a short distance away,” the statement said.
South Pasadena police officers detained the wounded suspect at the scene, officials said.
The wounded suspect, who sheriff’s officials said suffered “gunshot wounds to the upper torso,” was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The off-duty officer was treated by paramedics for minor injuries, officials said. The nature of the injuries was unclear.
“The suspect’s handgun was recovered at the scene,” the sheriff’s statement said.
South Pasadena police deferred comment to the sheriff’s department.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the fatal officer-involved shooting were not available early Sunday. Officials did not say why the armed suspect confronted the off-duty officer.
Nearby resident Carole Chaingan said she was in her apartment when she heard what sounded like about five gunshots coming from the direction of the street.
She said she heard no further commotion and could not see the shooting scene from her apartment window. She did not go outside.
The Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is assisting South Pasadena police with the investigation. Anyone with information was asked to contact the bureau at 323-890-5500.

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