A man suspected of driving under the influence was fatally shot by officers from the Brea Police Department near the 57 Freeway on Thursday, authorities have confirmed. According to NBC Los Angeles, the incident occurred after police received a report at approximately 4:42 p.m. of a possible DUI driver around Lambert Road and the 57 Freeway.
The responding officers located the vehicle, which was described as being up against a retaining wall on the westbound lanes of Lambert Road, east of the freeway. An altercation ensued shortly after officers approached the vehicle. "Officers made contact with the driver," the Brea Police Department stated. "A short time later, an officer-involved shooting occurred." The man was subsequently taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, as detailed in the police statement obtained by CBS News Los Angeles.
Footage from the scene showed a dark-colored SUV, which is believed to be the suspect’s vehicle, with visible damage and potential bullet holes in the window. This took place after the SUV appeared to be pushed into an intersection, nose-to-nose with a patrol SUV, as reported by CBS News Los Angeles.
The identity of the deceased has not been released, and investigators are asking for anyone with information on the shooting to reach out. The OCDA’s office can be contacted at 714-664-3964 for witnesses or anyone possessing related information, as per KTLA.
