A theft suspect allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies in Claremont Monday morning.

It happened just before 10 a.m. in the parking lot of a McDonald’s and Chevron gas station on S Indian Hill Boulevard and American Avenue.

Deputies had been assisting with a nearby eviction when a gas station patron notified them of a theft in progress, according to LASD.

“Deputies were notified that there was possibly a theft taking place at the gas station,” said LASD Lt. Chris Oakley. “They walked over to the gas station, and that’s when this individual charges them with a knife.”

Oakley confirmed that a large kitchen knife was recovered at the scene.

It’s unknown at this point what the suspect was allegedly trying to steal before the shooting.

 No deputies were injured in the incident.

Surveillance video of the incident from a nearby business shows a deputy appearing to back up, moving away before another person appears, charging at them before going down.

Ramon Rodriguez told KTLA that he was inside the McDonald’s when the shooting happened. He didn’t hear the gunshots but said a few women inside yelled that the deputy and the suspect were fighting before the shooting took place.

Shortly after, Rodriguez said a woman started to pray because, he believes, she witnessed the shooting.

The suspect has not yet been identified by police.

Streets remain closed off in the busy area Monday afternoon as police investigate the incident.