A deputy-involved shooting in Rosemead has sparked an investigation after a suspect was arrested Sunday afternoon. KTLA reports that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies were called to the scene near Garvey and Walnut Grove avenues following reports of a suspect brandishing a firearm.
On January 5, 2025, at approximately 1250 hours, deputies responded to a robbery just occurred call on the 8600 block of Garvey Avenue, Rosemead. The caller reported the suspect was armed with a firearm.
— LASD Temple Station (@TEMLASD) January 6, 2025
While the exact circumstances of the occurrence are yet to be disclosed, the authorities stated that upon arrival, "the suspect used a gun to attempt to rob someone on the street," leading to an officer discharging their weapon. Even though a shooting took place, the ABC7 emphasized that the suspect was not hit by gunfire. Adding layers to an already complex scene, the suspect was treated for injuries not related to the gunfire.
The confrontation led to the temporary closure of the 8600 block of Garvey Avenue, an area that saw a pronounced law enforcement presence and was sectioned off by yellow tape as deputies conducted their search for evidence. The authorities later announced that the road would remain closed until their investigation was complete, as mentioned by KTLA.
Further details about the suspect or the cause have been scant, with law enforcement not having provided information on the person's age, gender, or the nature of their non-gunfire-related injuries. It is confirmed by CBS Los Angeles that after the suspect was taken into custody, no additional incidents or confrontations were reported.
