14-Year-Old Girl Killed by Stray Bullet in Department Store Dressing Room During Police Shooting

The Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement on Thursday that authorities were pursuing the suspect of a possible shooting earlier in the day when the officer-involved incident occurred.

“I am profoundly sorry for the loss of this young girl’s life and I know there are no words that can relieve the unimaginable pain for the family,” Moore said. “My commitment is to conduct a thorough, complete and transparent investigation into the circumstances that led up to this tragedy and provide the family and public with as much information as possible.”

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Officers responded to reports of a possible shooting in progress on Victory Boulevard around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, according to the LAPD. Officers were also told that individuals were sheltering in place.

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Officers eventually struck and wounded the suspect and took him into custody. While conducting a search for additional suspects and victims, police discovered the 14-year-old girl had been shot.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing. CBS Los Angeles reports that police found a metal object that they believe the suspect used to assault his victim.

The LAPD said in Thursday’s statement that the department’s Family Liaison is working with Council Member Monica Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Crisis Response Team to assist the 14-year-old victim’s family following the girl’s death.

source: people.com