One suspect shot dead by police, second still at large
Police fired at an armed robbery suspect near the Lamas Jewelry Store on Sept. 6 in Glendora.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lt. Robert Westphal said a suspect was shot by police at about 12:15p.m. He died upon arrival at a nearby hospital. Two suspects were armed with hand guns, not rifles, as previously reported.
A woman waiting in her car outside the jewelry store was also detained.
Police said a second suspect fled on foot. He is described as a black male, armed and dangerous. Police said the suspect has a thin build, with short dreadlocks, last seen in a white T-shirt and blue jeans
Glendora Police Capt. Matt Egan said the second suspect is in a containment area between Route 66 and Mauna Loa Avenue. A sheriff’s helicopter circled the sky over Citrus College searching for the missing suspect. He was described as armed and dangerous.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported a person was evacuated from the scene to a nearby trauma center.
Stanton Elementary in Glendora was on lockdown due to the shooting. The elementary school students were released to parents at Citrus Stadium. Glendora Police opened a command center at the stadium.
This article was updated with new information.
