Man Dies During Shootout With Police in Wilmington
WILMINGTON (CNS) – A suspect is dead after exchanging gunfire with police officers early Tuesday in Wilmington.
The shooting was reported at 3:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Quay Avenue near the Port of Long Beach where officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Division responded to a call for assistance for a possible stolen vehicle that lead to a foot pursuit when the suspect fled the car.
According to reports from the scene at some point the suspect fired at the officers and the officers returned fire.
The suspect was said to be not conscious and not breathing at the time of dispatch. He is described as a male in his 40s.
It was unclear if the suspect was shot by police or died of a self- inflicted wound.
The man was in possession of two handguns, police said.
“The suspect’s handguns remain at scene and will be booked as evidence,” police said.
The investigation was continuing, and anyone with information on the case was urged to call 877-LAPD-247.
City News Service contributed to this report.
