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Man Stabbed Himself, Then Shot in Restaurant
20 Jul
Summary
- A man with a knife was fatally shot by a permit holder in Cerritos restaurant.
- The attacker reportedly stabbed himself before entering the busy dining area.
- An off-duty officer witnessed the incident but did not fire their weapon.
A violent confrontation occurred Sunday afternoon at a Cerritos restaurant, resulting in a fatality. Deputies responded to a shooting at Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que around 2:12 p.m. in a bustling shopping center.
A man, who authorities say had stabbed himself, entered the restaurant carrying a knife. Witnesses recount a graphic scene where a patron with a concealed carry permit fatally shot the armed individual.
An off-duty law enforcement officer was present and observed the events but did not discharge their firearm. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating the incident. Homicide investigators have secured the scene, and witness and employee accounts are being collected.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this shooting to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
