Incident Overview
A shooting incident unfolded in Pasadena on Monday evening, resulting in a police officer being injured and a suspect being fatally shot. The altercation took place at the intersection of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, close to the Hastings Village shopping area, as confirmed by city officials.
Details of the Encounter
During the gunfire exchange, the officer was hit and subsequently transported to a local hospital for surgery, with their current condition remaining undisclosed. Eyewitness footage captured the scene, showing the suspect’s body on the sidewalk, surrounded by police tape, while the investigation progressed. A firearm and a police bulletproof vest were found close to the suspect.
This confrontation reportedly followed another shooting incident at approximately 7:30 p.m. at a nearby Metro station, where an individual suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder; the condition of this victim is also unknown.
According to Pasadena police, when officers responded, they spotted the suspect who then fled the scene, leading to the gunfire exchange with police. Authorities have yet to reveal the name of the officer involved, who holds a senior position within the department. The investigation remains active as officials gather more information about the events that led to these incidents.
