SANTA CLARA (KRON) — An armed man robbing a Santa Clara convenience store was shot and killed by police early Sunday, according to police, making this incident the third time in less than 24 hours during which a Bay Area police officer has shot a person.
Two Santa Clara Police Officers drove into the parking lot of the 7-Eleven at 2105 Scott Blvd. and witnessed a robbery in progress at approximately 2 a.m., according to Santa Clara Police Lt. Kurt Clarke.
The suspect pointed a gun at the clerk and fired a shot before exiting the store when he was confronted by the two officers, Clarke said. The suspect did not comply with the officers’ commands, and fearing for their lives and safety of citizens in the parking lot, the officers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding the suspect, he said.
A loaded firearm and money taken from the 7-Eleven was located next to the suspect, he added.
The clerk, citizens and the officers were not injured during the armed robbery, Clarke said. The two officers have been placed on routine paid administrative leave pending the investigation.
This is an ongoing investigation and KRON 4 will update this story as details become available.