LANCASTER (CNS) - A man allegedly armed with a machete was shot and killed by deputies Tuesday at an Albertsons in Lancaster, according to reports from the scene.
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"The male adult suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead," the sheriff's department said in a statement. "There is no additional information available at this time."
Information on the man's identity was not immediately available.
According to reports from the scene, the man was armed with a machete, and was shot by deputies after they tried to use less-lethal methods to take him into custody.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. Tipsters may also use the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.
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