DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026
REPORTED AT: Approximately 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Lancaster Blvd./ Sierra Hwy., unincorporated area of Lancaster
SUSPECT: Male Adult
UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Christopher Oakley
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to a deputy-involved shooting. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., in the area of Lancaster Blvd./ Sierra Hwy., in the unincorporated area of Lancaster.
Deputies responded to a call for service of a person armed with a knife. Upon contacting the suspect, a deputy was assaulted with a knife, resulting in a deputy involved shooting. The deputy was transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The male adult suspect was struck by gunfire and transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
There is no additional information available at this time.
“We are grateful that our deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and will be returning home to their loved ones,” said Sheriff Robert G. Luna. “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. This incident reflects the dedication, resilience, and professionalism our personnel bring to the job each day and underscores the sacrifices our personnel make in service to their communities.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
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
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 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.
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
