Man shot by CHP officer on 105 Freeway near Willowbrook

Shooting shuts down 105 Freeway near Willowbrook

A shooting near Willowbrook shut down the westbound lanes of the 105 Freeway.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A man reportedly walking on the 105 Freeway near Willowbrook was shot and killed by a California Highway Patrol officer Sunday.

It happened around 3:16 p.m. on the westbound lanes of the 105 Freeway at Wilmington Avenue, according to CHP.

A witness reported to authorities that a tall man with dark clothing and a backpack was walking across lanes while wearing headphones and talking on his phone.

A CHP officer made contact with the man and "a struggle ensued," leading the officer to open fire, officials said.

The man was taken to the hospital where he died, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Information on his identity was not immediately available.

The California Department of Justice is investigating.

The westbound lanes of the 105 Freeway at Long Beach Boulevard that were closed during the investigation have since reopened.

City News Service contributed to this report.