An officer-involved shooting involving the Pasadena Police Department is being investigated by the LA District Attorney's office.
Pasadena Police Department released videos Thursday.
The City of Pasadena will also initiate an independent third party review.
WATCH THE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/449857037
The incident occurred on Raymond Avenue and Grandview Street on Saturday, Aug. 15.
According to the Pasadena Police Department, the incident happened "...after two PPD officers stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. During the stop, the driver cooperated with officers and admitted he was driving on a suspended license, however, the passenger in the vehicle elected to run away. While running, the passenger removed a handgun from his waistband and an Officer Involved Shooting occurred."
"The Pasadena Police Department conducts thorough Criminal and Administrative investigations into all OIS incidents, which include interviews of witnesses and of the involved officers, eyewitness statements, as well as an analysis of video and forensic evidence. After the investigation is complete, a Use of Force Hearing will commence and the Chief of Police will make a final determination whether the officers involved acted within department policy," the press release said.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Pasadena Police at (626)- 744-4241 or you may report information anonymously by calling "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477)
The Pasadena Police Dept is releasing the videos associated with the Officer Involved Shooting which occurred August 15, 2020These videos are being released in an effort to be transparent and provide details of the incidentClick the link below for morehttps://t.co/Tbu6TOyW4B pic.twitter.com/09z7uC8X93
— Pasadena Police (@PasadenaPD) August 20, 2020
