Man with Machete Shot and Killed by Deputies in Paramount

Shooting Occurred in Parking Lot of LA County Sheriff’s Station

A man is dead following a shooting involving deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department in Paramount on Thursday.

Details of the Incident

The shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Paramount substation of the LA County Sheriff’s station.

Initial Encounter

According to investigators, a man walked up to the parking lot area with a machete and began banging on a patrol vehicle.

Deputy Intervention

A deputy inside another vehicle approached the man and told him to put down the weapon.

Shooting

Investigators said the man continued to walk toward the deputy and the deputy opened fire.

Victim’s Identity

The man was described as being between the age of 25 and 30 years of age.

Crime Scene Investigation

Crime scene investigators were still processing the scene.

Conclusion

The incident is currently under investigation, and no further information is available at this time.

FAQs

Q: Where did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Paramount substation of the LA County Sheriff’s station.

Q: What was the man wielding when he approached the patrol vehicle?
A: The man was wielding a machete.

Q: How old was the victim?
A: The victim was between the age of 25 and 30 years of age.

Q: What happened during the encounter with the deputy?
A: The deputy told the man to put down the weapon, but the man continued to walk toward the deputy and the deputy opened fire.