Man Fatally Shot by Security Guard at South L.A. Dispensary
LOS ANGELES CA May 18 2021 An attempted robbery at a Los Angeles marijuana dispensary end with a fatal shooting.
The shooting in the 1000 block of Imperial Highway was reported at 9:30 a.m., according to Los Angeles county Sheriff’s Deputy Eva Jimenez.
Responding deputies found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, Jimenez said.
An armed security officer confronted the man and the shooting ensued.
The man was transported to a hospital, where he later died. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The security officer was held by police for questioning but has not been charged.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting was asked to call the LASD’s homicide bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
