Armed burglary suspect shot, killed by deputies in Lake Forest neighborhood, authorities say

A woman who authorities say is a burglary suspect was shot and killed by deputies in Lake Forest Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (KABC) -- A woman who authorities say is a burglary suspect was shot and killed by deputies in Lake Forest Wednesday morning.

Officials say the shooting happened around 1 a.m. on Loumont Drive.
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According to authorities, when deputies responded to the residential area, the woman appeared to have a gun.

They ordered the suspect to drop the weapon, and when she didn't, deputies opened fire.

Deputies say they later found the weapon at the scene.
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The woman was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead.

No deputies were injured.

DEVELOPING: This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
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