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.