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Armed teen shot, killed by Fullerton PD
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed by police officers in Fullerton. The investigation is ongoing.
FULLERTON, Calif. - An investigation continues after a 19-year-old man, who officials said was armed, was shot and killed by police officers in Fullerton.
He was said to have been armed with a knife and a pellet gun.
The firearm allegedly resembled a Smith and Wesson handgun.
What we know:
Officers with the Fullerton Police Department were called to the 700 block of West Orangethrope Avenue around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, March 15. They were called to the scene after receiving a report about a man who had allegedly threatened a family member.
"The reporting party told the call taker his 19-year-old brother had a knife and swung it at his father," said Kristy Wells with Fullerton PD.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man who matched the description on the sidewalk outside the home.
"At one point, the suspect abruptly lifted his shirt and removed what appeared to be a handgun," Wells said. "An officer-involved shooting then occurred."
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers also recovered a pellet gun near his body.
What we don't know:
The name of the man fatally shot by officers has not been released.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to call the Fullerton Police Department at 714-738-6754. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227 or visit www.p3tips.com/913.
The Source: Information provided by the Fullerton Police Department. City News Service contributed.