Armed Man Shot, Killed By 2 Deputies At Metrolink Station

LANCASTER, CA — Multiple investigations are continuing Sunday into the death of a knife-wielding suspect who was shot at by two sheriff's deputies during an encounter at the Metrolink station in Lancaster that left one officer hospitalized with a stab wound, authorities said.

The deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon at 2:05 p.m. Saturday at the Lancaster Train Station near Sierra Highway and Lancaster Boulevard, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirmed to City News Service.

The man was armed with at least one knife and a deputy was stabbed, the Sheriff's Information Bureau said.

The wounded deputy opened fire and "moments later" a second deputy also shot at the suspect, department officials said.

Both the man and the wounded deputy were taken by ambulance to hospitals where the suspect was pronounced dead and the deputy was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, sheriff's officials said.

"We are grateful that our deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and will be returning home to their loved ones," Sheriff Robert G. Luna said. "Incidents like this are a stark reminder that every day, law enforcement professionals like our deputies step into unpredictable and rapidly evolving situations in service to protecting our communities."

Under state law, the double shooting is under investigation by the California Department of Justice as well as the sheriff's homicide and internal affairs bureaus.

Anyone with information was urged to contact state investigators at 916-210-2841. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

City News Service