Body Camera Footage Shows Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting at 7-Eleven
15300 S Figueroa St
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- A 53-year-old woman, Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers, was fatally shot by police at a Gardena 7-Eleven after brandishing a pellet gun that officers believed to be a real firearm. The incident began with Akers reportedly armed with a pocket knife and scissors, leading to a confrontation where she retrieved the pellet gun from a bag. No officers or civilians were injured, and police later released bodycam footage of the event.
Timeline
This month, police shared bodycam footage from the scene.
No officers or other civilians were injured during the incident.
During the investigation, authorities determined the weapon in Akers' possession was a pellet gun. The item was recovered and booked as evidence.
Police rendered aid to Akers, who was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.
During the confrontation, Akers moved behind the 7-Eleven's counter, removed a handgun from a zippered bag, and pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers, which prompted police to open fire.
According to a news release from the LAPD, the suspect was identified as 53-year-old Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers.
According to the LAPD, the deceased suspect was identified as a woman in her 30s. No officers or store employees were injured during the armed robbery.
Police say the suspect retrieved what appeared to be a firearm, and officers opened fire. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Go LIVE to share updates from the area.
When officers arrived on the scene, they reported shots fired and requested backup. The suspect was reportedly attacking customers and weaponizing objects.
A Citizen user shows first responders at the scene of a reported officer‑involved shooting where a suspect was injured.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15300 S Figueroa St.
This month, police shared bodycam footage from the scene.
No officers or other civilians were injured during the incident.
During the investigation, authorities determined the weapon in Akers' possession was a pellet gun. The item was recovered and booked as evidence.
Police rendered aid to Akers, who was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.
During the confrontation, Akers moved behind the 7-Eleven's counter, removed a handgun from a zippered bag, and pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers, which prompted police to open fire.
According to a news release from the LAPD, the suspect was identified as 53-year-old Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers.
According to the LAPD, the deceased suspect was identified as a woman in her 30s. No officers or store employees were injured during the armed robbery.
Police say the suspect retrieved what appeared to be a firearm, and officers opened fire. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Go LIVE to share updates from the area.
When officers arrived on the scene, they reported shots fired and requested backup. The suspect was reportedly attacking customers and weaponizing objects.
A Citizen user shows first responders at the scene of a reported officer‑involved shooting where a suspect was injured.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15300 S Figueroa St.
This month, police shared bodycam footage from the scene.
No officers or other civilians were injured during the incident.
During the investigation, authorities determined the weapon in Akers' possession was a pellet gun. The item was recovered and booked as evidence.
Police rendered aid to Akers, who was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.
During the confrontation, Akers moved behind the 7-Eleven's counter, removed a handgun from a zippered bag, and pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers, which prompted police to open fire.
According to a news release from the LAPD, the suspect was identified as 53-year-old Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers.
According to the LAPD, the deceased suspect was identified as a woman in her 30s. No officers or store employees were injured during the armed robbery.
Police say the suspect retrieved what appeared to be a firearm, and officers opened fire. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Go LIVE to share updates from the area.
When officers arrived on the scene, they reported shots fired and requested backup. The suspect was reportedly attacking customers and weaponizing objects.
A Citizen user shows first responders at the scene of a reported officer‑involved shooting where a suspect was injured.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15300 S Figueroa St.
This month, police shared bodycam footage from the scene.
No officers or other civilians were injured during the incident.
During the investigation, authorities determined the weapon in Akers' possession was a pellet gun. The item was recovered and booked as evidence.
Police rendered aid to Akers, who was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.
During the confrontation, Akers moved behind the 7-Eleven's counter, removed a handgun from a zippered bag, and pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers, which prompted police to open fire.
According to a news release from the LAPD, the suspect was identified as 53-year-old Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers.
According to the LAPD, the deceased suspect was identified as a woman in her 30s. No officers or store employees were injured during the armed robbery.
Police say the suspect retrieved what appeared to be a firearm, and officers opened fire. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Go LIVE to share updates from the area.
When officers arrived on the scene, they reported shots fired and requested backup. The suspect was reportedly attacking customers and weaponizing objects.
A Citizen user shows first responders at the scene of a reported officer‑involved shooting where a suspect was injured.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15300 S Figueroa St.
This month, police shared bodycam footage from the scene.
No officers or other civilians were injured during the incident.
During the investigation, authorities determined the weapon in Akers' possession was a pellet gun. The item was recovered and booked as evidence.
Police rendered aid to Akers, who was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.
During the confrontation, Akers moved behind the 7-Eleven's counter, removed a handgun from a zippered bag, and pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers, which prompted police to open fire.
According to a news release from the LAPD, the suspect was identified as 53-year-old Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers.
According to the LAPD, the deceased suspect was identified as a woman in her 30s. No officers or store employees were injured during the armed robbery.
Police say the suspect retrieved what appeared to be a firearm, and officers opened fire. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Go LIVE to share updates from the area.
When officers arrived on the scene, they reported shots fired and requested backup. The suspect was reportedly attacking customers and weaponizing objects.
A Citizen user shows first responders at the scene of a reported officer‑involved shooting where a suspect was injured.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 15300 S Figueroa St.
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The suspect was a woman in her 30s and died at the scene.
One less loser in this world. Glad no cops were injured.
They still have this blocked off with yellow tape
man fire this operator
The suspect was a woman in her 30s and died at the scene.
One less loser in this world. Glad no cops were injured.
They still have this blocked off with yellow tape
man fire this operator
The suspect was a woman in her 30s and died at the scene.
One less loser in this world. Glad no cops were injured.
They still have this blocked off with yellow tape
man fire this operator
The suspect was a woman in her 30s and died at the scene.
One less loser in this world. Glad no cops were injured.
They still have this blocked off with yellow tape
man fire this operator
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The suspect was a woman in her 30s and died at the scene.
One less loser in this world. Glad no cops were injured.
They still have this blocked off with yellow tape
man fire this operator