A man who was fatally shot by California Highway Patrol officers after a police pursuit in Winnetka was identified Friday by county authorities.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Seijah Rivera, 21.
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 members of Rivera’s family live 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.