A female arson suspect was shot and killed when Los Angeles County deputies serving a search warrant at a home in the San Gabriel Valley opened fire early Thursday morning.
The shooting occurred in the 8700 block of Scott Street in Rosemead around 12:30 a.m.
“Detectives responded to the location of a barricaded arson suspect,” the Sheriff’s Department said. “A search warrant was served, at which time a deputy-involved shooting occurred.”
The victim, identified only as a female adult, was struck by gunfire and taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Authorities investigate a fatal shooting involving Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in Rosemead on Feb. 27, 2025. (KTLA) No further details regarding the suspect or the arson incident she was suspected of committing have been shared.
No deputies were injured in the incident, the Sheriff’s Department stated.
Anyone with further information was asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-8477 or go to the lacrimestoppers.org website.