Los Angeles police fatally shoot robbery suspect at 7-Eleven

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Police shot and killed a woman who was holding “what appeared to be a firearm” following a reported robbery at a South L.A.7-Eleven late Saturday night, authorities said.Los Angeles police officers were responding to a call about a robbery at a convenience store near the intersection of Figueroa Street and Redondo Beach Blvd., on the border of Gardena, around 11:10 p.m., according to a statement the department posted on X.

Officers attempted to speak with a robbery suspect who was standing behind the counter, but the person “retrieved what appeared to be a firearm,” according to the statement.At least one officer then opened fire, authorities said.

The suspect, described as a woman in her 30s, died at the scene, according to a department spokeswoman.Her identity has not been released pending notification of her family.An LAPD spokeswoman could not say how many officers fired or whether a weapon was recovered.

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By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.Follow UsJames Queally writes about crime and policing in Southern California, where he currently covers Los Angeles County’s criminal courts, the district attorney’s office and juvenile justice issues for the Los Angeles Times.

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