On January 11, 2016, at approximately 11:55 am, San Fernando Police Department (SFPD) Officers were following a vehicle for a traffic violation, eastbound on Truman Street approaching the intersection of Hubbard Avenue, when the violator suddenly stopped his vehicle, proceeded in reverse and rammed the Officers vehicle, causing damage to the police vehicle.  The suspect vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, southbound Hubbard Avenue, as the Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit and broadcasted that they were rammed by the suspect vehicle.  The suspect vehicle then ran the red traffic signal at the intersection of Hubbard Avenue and San Fernando Road and collided into an unrelated vehicle.  The pursuit terminated at that location and shortly thereafter, an Officer involved shooting occurred.  The suspect, who was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.  The occupants of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries and vehicle occupant was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment.

The scene was immediately secured by SFPD Officers and Detectives, with the assistance of Los Angeles Police Department Mission Division and Los Angeles Unified School District Police.  Burbank and Glendale Police Departments' personnel also responded to assist with the large perimeter, as the SFPD's  resources were being exhausted.  Los Angeles Sheriff Department (LASD) Homicide Division, along with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office responded to the incident and handled the investigation.  This is standard practice for all officer involved shootings so there is an independent investigative body to conduct the investigation.

SFPD and LASD Detectives located numerous witnesses who were all cooperative in giving the investigators a true picture of what occurred.  The Officers involved in the shooting were on paid administrative leave, which is standard practice after a death occurs.  Those Officers have since returned to full duty.