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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting.  The incident occurred on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at approximately 5:52 P.M. at the 400 Block of Redondo Beach Blvd, in the unincorporated Los Angeles County area of Gardena.
 
The identity of the suspect is confirmed as follows: Andres Guardado (Male-Hispanic- 18 years of age) 
 
Additional information was confirmed during the investigation of the shooting. The suspect was not recognized as licensed security officer by the state of California. Additionally, the suspect was not wearing any identifiable clothing or a uniform indicating he was working in the capacity of a security guard.

The firearm recovered at the scene was confirmed to not have any identifying marks or serial numbers, and contained a loaded large capacity prohibited magazine.
 
Homicide Detectives are still attempting to determine if there was any video footage which could have captured the incident.

The investigation is on-going.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting.  The incident occurred on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at approximately 5:52 P.M. at the 400 Block of Redondo Beach Blvd, in the unincorporated Gardena area.  
 
Homicide Investigators have learned that deputies from the Compton Sheriff’s Station observed the suspect in the area of the location.  The suspect looked toward the deputies and produced a firearm then proceeded to run south bound between two businesses. A short foot pursuit ensued and at the conclusion, the deputies contacted the suspect and a deputy involved shooting occurred.  
 
The suspect was struck by gunfire in the upper torso and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  
 
The suspect was described as a Male Hispanic between 18 – 20 years old.
 
A handgun was recovered at the scene.
 
No deputies were injured during the incident.

This investigation is in its preliminary stages and there is no additional information available at this time.  
 
Whenever a deputy-involved shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, and a person is struck by gunfire, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene.  These include separate investigations by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process.  Once concluded, a preliminary review is conducted by the Critical Incident Review Panel to determine whether any immediate actions are warranted.  Every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.  Input from Constitutional Policing Advisors is provided during the process.  The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division, conducts a legal analysis to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed and if the shooting was legally justified.  

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

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DATE:   Thursday, June 18, 2020    
                           
TIME:   approximately 5:53 P.M.
                              
LOCATION:  400 Block Redondo Beach Blvd, unincorporated Gardena      
 
SUSPECT:  Male Adult  
 
UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Calderaro
 
NARRATIVE:

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to the 400 Block of Redondo Beach Blvd in unincorporated Gardena to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting.         
The suspect, a male adult was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene.
 
No deputies were injured during the incident.
          
There is no additional information available at this time and the investigation is ongoing. 

Whenever a deputy-involved shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, and a person is struck by gunfire, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene.  These include separate investigations by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process.  Once concluded, a preliminary review is conducted by the Critical Incident Review Panel to determine whether any immediate actions are warranted.  Every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.  Input from Constitutional Policing Advisors is provided during the process.  The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division, conducts a legal analysis to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed and if the shooting was legally justified.  

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department