A girl died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after grabbing a deputy's gun at a Los Angeles County sheriff's station following a mental health crisis. The incident occurred after her foster parent called authorities, reporting the girl's crisis. The girl arrived at the sheriff's station, grabbed a deputy's firearm, and during a struggle, suffered the fatal gunshot wound. The department has not released specific details about the incident, and detectives are investigating.
A 17-year-old girl died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Los Angeles sheriff’s station after grabbing a deputy’s gun and struggling with deputies. The incident, which may have stemmed from a nearby family disturbance, is under investigation. No deputies were injured, and the girl's identity has not been released.
A 17-year-old girl died in the lobby of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after grabbing a deputy’s gun and shooting herself. The incident occurred following an altercation with the deputy, and authorities believe it may have stemmed from a family disturbance call. The incident is under investigation, and no deputies were injured. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
A girl in her late teens died in the lobby of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department station in the city of Industry after grabbing a deputy’s gun and shooting herself. The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m., and it's unclear how she obtained the deputy’s weapon. Officials stated that the girl did not have a weapon when she entered the building and may have been involved in a family disturbance nearby. The incident is under investigation, and no deputies were injured.
