Probe of fatal traffic stop shooting

PASADENA, Calif. Police said the suspect shot at police during a routine traffic stop on Mentone Avenue and Washington Boulevard at about 4 p.m.

Two officers fired back, killing the man. At least eight shots were fired in total.

The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Leroy Barnes. Some residents said Barnes never fired his weapon.

There was a woman in the car who was later questioned.


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