Suspect Shot, Killed In Corona After Attacking Woman With Rock: PD

CORONA, CA — A man was shot and killed by Corona police last week after he allegedly attacked a female pedestrian with a rock.

The man, whose identity was not released, was shot and killed at approximately 6:30 a.m. Friday in the 1200 block of E. Parkridge Avenue in Corona.

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According to the Corona Police Department, the woman was walking in the area when the suspect struck her several times with a rock. He was armed with a knife, police said.

The woman did not know the man, according to police.

Multiple callers reported the incident, and when police arrived the man refused to follow officers' commands, according to Corona PD.

"An officer-involved shooting occurred," police said.

Despite efforts to revive the suspect, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The victim sustained visible injuries and was evaluated by medical personnel; no officers were injured," police reported.

The incident remains under investigation.