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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 Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at approximately 4:33 P.M. at the 3400 block of 15th Street West, in the City of Rosamond.  
 
Homicide Investigators have learned that Detectives from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station were investigating a case involving domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, terrorist threats and false imprisonment.  The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office had filed 12 felony charges against the suspect and there was an active warrant for his arrest.  Palmdale Detectives enlisted the help of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau-Surveillance Apprehension Team, to locate and arrest the suspect.  The suspect was reportedly armed with a black, semi-automatic handgun when he assaulted the victim.

The suspect was identified as 31 year old Terron Jammal Boone, of Palmdale.  It was reported that he was the half-brother of Robert Fuller, who had been discovered hanging from a tree on June 10, 2020 and is currently the subject of a death investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner – Coroner.

On June 17, 2020, the domestic violence investigation led the Major Crimes detectives to the 3400 block of 15th Street West in the City of Rosamond, in Kern County.  The detectives observed a male who matched the wanted suspect’s description, seated in the front passenger’s seat of a blue SUV. 

Detectives effected a traffic stop of the vehicle to identify the occupant and if confirmed, arrest the suspect.  The vehicle was driven by an adult female, who was unrelated to the crime being investigated.  As the vehicle came to a stop inside the parking lot of an apartment complex on 15th Street West, the suspect opened the front passenger door of the vehicle and fired several shots at the deputies, from a black, semi-automatic handgun, impacting a detective’s vehicle.  

Three Detectives and their field supervisor returned fire, striking the suspect numerous times in the upper torso.  The suspect was taken into custody.  Paramedics responded to provide emergency medical treatment, however the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.  The suspect’s handgun was recovered at the scene. 
 
The female driver was also struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital where she was treated and released.  
 
A seven year old girl, who was seated in the rear seat of the vehicle, was uninjured.  No deputies were injured. 
 
The deceased suspect was positively identified as Terron Jammal Boone, by the Kern County Coroner’s Office.
  
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

Forwarded by:
Deputy James Nagao
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor 
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700


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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting.  The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at approximately 1633 hrs at the 3400 block of 15th Street East in the City of Rosamond.  
 
Homicide Investigators have learned that Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau were searching for a kidnap domestic assault suspect. The investigation lead the Major Crime’s detectives to the 3400 block of 15th Street in the City of Rosamond.  The Detectives observed and positively identified a male matching the suspect’s description in a vehicle.  Detectives followed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop.  The suspect opened the front passenger door of the vehicle and engaged the Deputies by firing multiple rounds at them with a handgun.  At that time, an Officer involved shooting occurred during which the suspect was struck several times in the upper torso.  
 
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. 
 
The female driver was also struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital where she was treated and released.  
 
A seven year old girl was also in the vehicle and was uninjured.  
 
A handgun was recovered at the scene. 
 
No deputies were injured. 
 
The identity of the suspect is currently awaiting positive identification from the Coroner as well as notification to the next of kin. 
 
The investigation is ongoing 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

Written by:
Deputy James Nagao
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor 
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
 
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DATE:  Wednesday, June 17, 2020    
                           
TIME:  4:39 P.M.
                              
LOCATION:  3400 block 15TH Street West, Rosamond
 
SUSPECT:  Male Adult
 
UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Westphal    
 
NARRATIVE:

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are responding to assist deputies with a deputy-involved shooting. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at approximately 4:39 P.M. on the 3400 block 15TH Street West, Rosamond.
                      
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.

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 prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
Forwarded by:
Deputy Eric Ortiz
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor 
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
 
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