Machete-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Police

RICHMOND, CA — A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery in El Cerrito was shot and killed in Richmond by Vallejo police officers Wednesday evening after he allegedly wielded a machete at officers following a vehicle pursuit, according to Vallejo police.

At 5:05 p.m., Vallejo police officers tried to pull over a vehicle that was wanted in connection with an armed robbery in El Cerrito on July 26.

The driver of the vehicle, who was reported to be armed and dangerous, refused to yield to officers and led them on a high-speed pursuit, police said. The pursuit ended about 15 minutes later in the 3400 block of
Richmond Parkway in Richmond. The driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, exited and advanced toward officers with a machete raised over his head, police said.

According to police, the suspect refused to comply with numerous orders to drop the weapon and submit to arrest. Perceiving the suspect as an immediate and deadly threat, five officers fired their weapons in order to stop the suspect, police said.

The suspect was struck multiple times and was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.

According to police, the suspect was identified as a 45-year-old Benicia resident. His name is not being released until authorities notify relatives.

Richmond police Lt. Felix Tan said no one else was injured and there were no other suspects.

Richmond Parkway was closed for several hours as police investigated the shooting. At 12:24 a.m. today, Richmond police announced on Twitter that the roadway had reopened.

This case is being investigated by the Richmond Police Department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Vallejo police at 800-488-9383.

— Bay City News contributed to this report; Image via Shutterstock

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