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Man shot and killed by Downey police after deadly shooting, LASD says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Danielle Smith , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The circumstances surrounding their deaths are under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
A shooting in the 11800 block of Downey Avenue resulted in the deaths of three people. Two individuals, a man and woman, were found dead at the scene after being shot. The circumstances surrounding their deaths are under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The police responded to reports of gunfire and encountered an armed individual. This led to a police shooting, which resulted in the death of the armed person. No police officers were injured during the incident, and the identities of those killed have not been released.
Further information about the shooting is available from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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