Posted on 3/3/2017, 6:49:38 AM by nickcarraway
POSTED 7:02 AM, MARCH 2, 2017, BY , UPDATED AT 10:11AM, MARCH 2, 2017
A man who allegedly pointed a gun at a family of four during a carjacking in Pomona Thursday morning was shot by police officers responding to the scene.
The shooting occurred about 12:27 a.m. in the 20 block of Rio Rancho Road, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated in a news release.
Pomona police were called to the area after a man allegedly walked into the street and pointed a gun at a car, prompting the four occupants to get out and flee the area, Sheriff’s Department Lt. Joe Mendoza said.
Another official at the scene described the four people as family members.
The gunman then entered the vehicle, but was unable to drive away and got back out, Mendoza said.
At some point an officer-involved shooting occurred, the Sheriff’s Department stated.
The suspected carjacker was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, according to the news release.
No officers were injured in the incident, which was under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call the Sheriff’s Department at 323-890-5500.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
Didn’t know that LA cops were allowed to use their guns. Well, you learn something new every day.
Don’t tell that fool Garcetti about it. He’d give the perp an award for making people walk for exercise instead of ride in their air polluting cars.
The police ONLY WOUNDED the suspect,.....more target practice clearly needed....
The advantage of owning a stick shift.
Shouldn't it be:
A man who allegedly pointed a gun at a family of four during a carjacking in Pomona Thursday morning was allegedly shot by police officers responding to the scene.
Wrong department. This was LASD.
And Pomona PD.
Glad somebody out there is authorized to take on the criminals. Maybe friends of Sheriff David Clarke?
Not sure where you’re getting the cops don’t shoot people thing. I can assure you, anywhere in CA you pull a gun on a cop, they’re going to shoot you. You could prove this yourself, but I would not advise it.
Pomona is not Los Angeles city. There are 87 other towns in LA county, plus unincorporated areas.
“The gunman then entered the vehicle, but was unable to drive away and got back out, Mendoza said.”
Over 90% of the cars on the road now are automatic transmissions...but this guy just had luck working against him.
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