A law enforcement response in Northridge, California ended in a fatal shooting after a federal immigration agent confronted an armed individual, according to authorities. The incident occurred after reports of gunfire near a residential property.
Officials say officers arrived at the scene following calls that an individual was discharging a firearm at or near a home. Video footage shows agents approaching the location as the situation escalated.
According to initial statements, the individual was armed and posed an immediate threat. During the confrontation, shots were fired, resulting in the suspect being fatally injured.
Authorities have not released the identity of the individual involved. It has also not been confirmed whether anyone else was injured during the incident.
As is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings, the incident is now under review. Investigators will examine body-worn camera footage, witness statements, and physical evidence from the scene.
Federal officials emphasized that agents are trained to respond to active threats and prioritize public safety when confronting armed individuals. They noted that each use-of-force case is evaluated independently.
Local residents reported a heavy law enforcement presence in the area following the shooting, with streets temporarily secured as investigators worked at the scene.
Further updates are expected once the review process advances and authorities release additional details surrounding the events leading up to the shooting.
