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Chino Police Fatally Shoot Passenger Who Allegedly Opened Fire During Traffic Stop

Police have opened an investigation that so far relies on their account of a struggle involving a concealed handgun, with no names or video released.

Overview

  • Officers stopped a vehicle for a code violation shortly before 10 p.m. on the 12800 block of Central Avenue, according to the Chino Police Department.
  • Police say the male passenger was asked to step out, a struggle followed, he fired at least one round, and officers shot him.
  • The man was taken to a hospital and later died from his injuries.
  • One officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released.
  • Central Avenue was closed between Riverside and Washington for the investigation, and the female driver was not injured with her arrest status unclear.