A gunman was killed during a shootout with police Tuesday after allegedly killing a man and attempting to carjack two women in Pasadena.
Officers were called about 2:35 p.m. to the 600 block of Sunnyslope Avenue, near Orange Grove Boulevard, after the suspect allegedly shot the roughly 70-year-old victim, according to Pasadena Police Department Chief John Perez.
It was not immediately known what led up to the shooting.
The suspect allegedly tried to flee from police by jumping into a woman’s car and attempting to carjack her, Perez said. However, the man was unable to steal the car and exchanged gunfire with police before running down Sunnyslope Avenue.
The man allegedly attempted to carjack a second woman, but again failed and was cornered by police in the area of East Villa Street and North Sunnyslope Avenue, the chief said. The man exchanged fire with police and was struck by at least one gunshot, though Perez said it was not immediately known if he was struck by an officer’s bullet or if his wound was self-inflicted.
The man later died of his injuries. His name was not immediately released.
The roughly 70-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. His name was not released pending notification of his relatives.
The two women the man allegedly attempted to carjack were evaluated and treated at the scene for unknown injuries. No officers were reported injured.
The area of East Villa Street and North Sunnyslope Avenue was closed to traffic as authorities investigated the shooting.