A man was fatally shot Wednesday by California Highway Patrol officers after a police pursuit in Winnetka.
The CHP began pursuing a man driving a van around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on 7236 Sunnybrae Ave. between Lassen and Mayall streets. When the driver turned into a cul-de-sac during the chase and got out of the van, he was holding a handgun, Fox 11 reported.
CHP officers opened fire on the suspect after he allegedly drew his gun, killing him.
Fox 11 reported the suspect’s family said he lives in the area.
It was not immediately known why the CHP was chasing the suspect.
CHP Officer Sergio Garcia told City News Service the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division will be assisting with the shooting investigation.