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California DOJ launches investigation after police fatally shoot man walking on westbound I-105

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BY MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ, DEAN FIORESI

UPDATED ON: NOVEMBER 20, 2023 / 6:47 PM PST / KCAL NEWS

California Highway patrol officers fatally shot a man walking along lanes of the I-105 Freeway in Lynwood on Sunday, prompting a lengthy road closure and investigation.

Officers were called to the I-105 at Wilmington Avenue at about 3:15 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian on the freeway, CHP officers said.

Witnesses told them that a tall man wearing dark clothing and a backpack was walking across lanes while talking on the phone and wearing headphones.

Upon arrival, a CHP officer made contact with the man and a "struggled ensued."

"During the struggle, the pedestrian was able to access a taser he had in his possession, activated the weapon, and used the taser against the officer," said a statement from CHP on Monday. "Following the pedestrian's use of the weapon against the officer, and in fear for his safety, the officer fired his service weapon, striking the pedestrian."

The jarring incident was caught on camera, showing the deputy and suspect grappling before the officer fires multiple shots at the man on the ground.