Officer wounded, suspect killed after shootout in front of La Habra police station

Saturday, August 7, 2021
LA HABRA, Calif. (KABC) -- A police officer was struck by gunfire and a suspect was killed following a shootout in front of the La Habra Police Department station Friday evening.

The police officer was listed in critical, but stable condition after he was rushed to UCI Medical Center.
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Councilmember James Gomez said in a video posted to Facebook that neighbors in the area reported hearing shots fired, and an investigation was underway. Gomez confirmed the suspect was killed.

The shooting happened just after 7 p.m. during a confrontation outside the front door of the police station at 150 N. Euclid Street.

According to La Habra police, officers responded to a disturbance call and once they arrived the shooting occurred. Further details about the shooting were not disclosed.
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Video from the scene showed several police vehicles spread out across the area as a large perimeter was established around the police station. Crime scene tape cordoned off the area, and a tent was seen covering the male suspect's body.

Footage from AIR7 HD captured what appeared to be gun on the street. Police said a firearm was recovered and there are no other outstanding suspects.



The identities of the suspect and the wounded police officer were not immediately released.

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