Deputies gave the female several commands to drop the gun, however she did not comply. Fearing for the safety of the victim, that the female suspect would shoot and kill him, deputies fired at the female suspect striking her.
Victim's Name: Mayra Cornejo
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Female
Age: 34
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 31, 2014
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban