A business owner opened fire on three burglars who targeted his Norwalk tobacco store Tuesday morning.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the crime occurred around 9 a.m. in the 10900 block of East Firestone Boulevard.
One of the store owners told KCAL that his business partner was pepper-sprayed by one of the suspects, at which point he pulled out his gun and opened fire, hitting one of the intruders.
The three suspects fled on foot after their getaway car was blocked.
The suspect who was shot was found in a nearby alley. The man was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries, the sheriff said. His identity has not been released.
Two other suspects fled into a neighborhood, prompting authorities to set up a perimeter in the area, the sheriff said.
Both suspects were located and arrested.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
