An armed suspect was shot to death in a confrontation with police officers in Fontana on the night of Dec. 13, according to the Fontana Police Department.

No officers involved in the incident were harmed, police said in a news release.

The officer-involved shooting took place at about 7:36 p.m. in the area of Mango Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.

“The incident occurred when officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was previously involved in a brandishing of a firearm incident. Officers recognized the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on the driver,” the news release said.

“During the traffic stop, the driver fled on foot, prompting a foot pursuit by law enforcement officers. The situation escalated, resulting in the use of force, including the discharge of firearms by officers.”

The suspect sustained injuries during the incident and was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. However, he was later pronounced deceased. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A firearm was located at the scene of the shooting, police said.