06 Apr 2024 | 12:52 AM UTC
US: Police investigating reports of shooting incident at Los Cerritos Center mall in Cerritos, Calif., April 5
Police investigate reports of shooting incident at Los Cerritos Center mall in Cerritos, Calif., US, April 5; one person taken to hospital.
Authorities are investigating reports of a police-involved shooting incident at the Los Cerritos Center mall in Cerritos, California, as of April 5. Officials have confirmed that at least one person was taken to the hospital in connection with the shooting. Unconfirmed reports indicate that following the shooting, one suspect remained at the scene and police pursued at least two other suspects who fled the mall on northbound Interstate 605 (I-605); the pursuit reportedly ended on a highway offramp near Telegraph Road, and authorities have closed the offramp.
Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the affected areas over the coming hours. Transport disruptions are likely near the Los Cerritos Center mall and on the impacted segment of I-605; authorities may close additional roads on short notice. Business disruptions will almost certainly impact the mall until the situation stabilizes and authorities vacate the scene.
Avoid the Los Cerritos Center mall until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent affected areas and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
