Gardena officers responded to a shots-fired call and found Ross running south on Van Ness Avenue, police said. Witnesses told police that the man they saw running was involved in the shooting. Officers chased Ross and shot and killed him. A firearm allegedly was found at the scene, but police were unsure if the suspect discharged his firearm at the officers.
Victim's Name: Kenneth Ross Jr.
Agency Responsible: Gardena Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 11, 2018
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3606
Geography: Urban