Man killed after confrontation at Glendale shopping centre
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 23:03 · Archive
A loss prevention worker shot and killed a man at a Glendale shopping centre after a confrontation.
A loss prevention worker shot and killed a man at a Glendale shopping centre on Wednesday evening following a confrontation outside a beauty supply store near 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road, around 5 p.m.
The 32-year-old employee had asked Edgar Perez Lopez, 33, and Lopez's girlfriend to leave after they were reportedly smoking pills. The confrontation between the three escalated, and police say Lopez reached for a firearm. The employee then shot him. Authorities recovered a 9mm handgun from Lopez and also found suspected drugs at the scene.
Lopez was rushed to hospital but later died from his injuries. The loss prevention worker was initially taken into custody, though police said it remains unclear whether he will be charged. Glendale police stated that the employee's 'actions remain under investigation, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting will be evaluated as part of the investigative process'. Police are still gathering details about the confrontation and determining whether Lopez had the gun in his hand when he was shot. Authorities said there is no threat to the public and the incident appears isolated.
How it is being reported
- Man shot, killed by loss prevention employee outside Glendale beauty supply storePolice say a confrontation led to a loss prevention worker shooting and killing an armed man at a Glendale shopping center Wednesday evening.KOLD · 22 Oct, 20:25
- Person shot at Glendale shopping center; suspect in custodyOne person was seriously hurt and a suspect is in custody after a shooting at a Glendale shopping center, police said Wednesday.Azfamily · 22 Oct, 04:30
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