Sheriffs Dept. Continues Investigation into Shooting of Woman by Deputy in East Pasadena

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy involved shooting which occurred in the 3000 block of Yorkshire Road of unincorporated Pasadena Saturday morning.

Detectives have learned Temple Station deputies responded to a “Person with a gun” call. When deputies arrived they saw a woman with a gun. She pointed the gun at deputies, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

The suspect, a 44-year-old White female, was struck once in the arm. She was transported to a local hospital, where she is listed in fair condition.

A firearm was recovered at the scene.

There is no additional information available.

Whenever an Officer Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies and it results in the wounding of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney in addition to investigations by Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. The Office of the Inspector General is also present. Once concluded, every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff’s Executive Force Review Committee.