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Domestic violence suspect shot and killed by police after chase ends with crash in Simi Valley
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- A domestic violence suspect in Simi Valley, Calif., died following a police chase, crash, and officer-involved shooting in a residential neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.
- The 37-year-old suspect fled after a domestic disturbance call involving domestic battery and elder abuse, reportedly warning he would "shoot it out" with police if they were called.
- Officers attempted to stop the suspect near Simi Valley Town Center around 1:35 p.m., leading to a short pursuit that ended with a crash into a police motorcycle and a subsequent shooting.
- The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, no officers were injured, and multiple rounds were fired at the pickup truck during the incident.
- The investigation is ongoing, with both criminal and administrative inquiries underway, and all involved officers placed on administrative leave; authorities are seeking additional information from the public.
