A man was fatally shot Sunday in a deputy-involved shooting in Santa Clarita, a lieutenant said.
The shooting occurred just before 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the sheriff’s station at 23740 Magic Mountain Parkway, said Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Derrick Alfred .
“Suddenly a man appeared, who was walking,” Alfred told reporters at the scene. “He had a handgun in his hand.”
Deputies got out of their cars and ordered him numerous times to drop the gun, Alfred said. The suspect refused and one deputy fired two shots, which hit the man.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, Alfred said.
His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin. Alfred said he was about 37 or 38 years old.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting was asked to call the sheriff’s homicide bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.