Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Near Monrovia ID'd

AZUSA, CA -- Authorities this week identified a man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Azusa after allegedly pointing a handgun at police.

The shooting occurred about 11:20 p.m. Sunday in the 200 block of Windsong Court, said Deputy Jeffrey Gordon of the Sheriff's Information Bureau.

Eric Anderson, 48, of Azusa died at the scene, the coroner's office reported.

Officers went the neighborhood in response to reports of shots fired and a "man with a gun," Gordon said.

"Shortly after arriving at the location, officers made contact with the suspect, who refused to follow the officers' commands," Gordon said. "The suspect pointed a handgun at an officer. Fearing for his life, the officer fired several rounds from his duty weapon at the suspect, striking the suspect at least once in the upper torso."

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