LAPD shoots, kills suspect armed with rifle after serving warrant in Reseda, authorities say

Los Angeles police shot and killed an armed robbery suspect after serving a warrant in Reseda, authorities said.

RESEDA, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles police shot and killed an armed robbery suspect after serving a search and arrest warrant Thursday morning in Reseda, authorities said.

The shooting occurred about 4:45 a.m. in the 7900 block of Reseda Boulevard, in a residential area between Roscoe Boulevard and Sherman Way, according to the LAPD.
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Police detectives and SWAT personnel were serving the warrant at the location when the wanted man emerged, armed with a rifle, authorities told ABC7 at the scene. Shortly after 5 a.m., he jumped from a balcony.

"He did exit but he did not come willingly to the officers," said LAPD Det. Meghan Aguilar. "He was armed with a rifle. At which point the officers who saw him exit did give him commands to drop the rifle."

"Ultimately, though, an officer-involved shooting occurred."

"The suspect was struck by gunfire and he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased."

A rifle was taken into evidence at the scene. The suspect was identified only as a man in his late 30s.

Los Angeles police are seen on a street in Reseda, near the location where authorities said an armed robbery suspect was shot and killed during the serving of a warrant.

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No officers or bystanders were injured.
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Details about the alleged armed robbery that led to the warrant were not immediately available.

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