February 19, 2009

Police Kill Man Who Allegedly Shot At Officers
As reported by the Associated Press

Pasadena – Pasadena police have shot and killed a man who allegedly shot at them during a traffic stop.

Police spokeswoman Janet Pope Givens says officers were conducting a traffic stop until the driver got out of his car and fired at least one shot at them Thursday afternoon.

Givens says the officers fired back and killed the man. Several bystanders ran from the scene.

A woman who was in the car but not involved in the shooting has been detained and taken to station for questioning. The man’s name has not been released.

More details to follow: