Crime & Safety

Suspect Killed in Deputy-Involved Shooting in Cerritos

The shooting happened when the suspect allegedly struck the deputy with the suspect's car, authorities said.

A suspect was killed in a deputy-involved shooting in Cerritos on Wednesday after a deputy was struck by the suspect’s car, authorities said.

The shooting occurred at 5:14 p.m. at Alondra Boulevard and Studebaker Road, said Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez.

The deputy suffered unknown injuries.

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The suspect was taken to a hospital where he died.

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