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Downey police fatally shoot suspect after deadly shooting

Downey officers shot and killed an allegedly armed man after a shooting left two others dead; LASD is investigating.
WHO: Downey Police Department; Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (investigating); an allegedly armed man; two victims
WHAT: Police shot and killed a suspect after a deadly shooting; two people were found shot and died
WHEN: Aug 8, 2026 at 1:47 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: Authorities say another man believed to be armed approached officers, prompting the police shooting.
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