A woman suspected of hitting a security guard at a Ralphs store in Hollywood with a fire extinguisher and shot by the guard died Monday after being taken to a hospital.
The assault in the 5400 block of Hollywood Boulevard, near Western Avenue, occurred around 3 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Hollywood Division patrol officers responded to the store and upon their arrival they were contacted by a uniformed security guard who was performing first aid on a shooting victim.
The security guard told the officers that he shot the woman after a confrontation, during which she was armed with a screwdriver and attempted to assault him, police said.
The woman was taken to a hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters to a hospital.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting asked to call the LAPD’s West Bureau Homicide at 213-382-9470. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be made to 213-972-2971 or 877-527-3247.
Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stopper 800-222-8477 and tips can be sent directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.