Authorities publicly identified a burglary suspect who was fatally shot by a La Mesa police officer last weekend during a confrontation.
Hampton, the subject of a felony burglary warrant, apparently tried to fire the gun at one of the officers, but it jammed, SDPD Lt. Steve Shebloski said.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters."As the suspect continued to run towards University Avenue, it appeared the suspect was trying to manipulate or clear the firearm of the malfunction," Shebloski said.
Heller then fired again, wounding Hampton in the upper body and causing him to collapse and drop his gun. Despite lifesaving efforts on the part of the officers and paramedics, the suspect died at the scene. The encounter resulted in no other injuries, though a passing vehicle and a building were struck by gunfire, the lieutenant said.Heller has been with the La Mesa Police Department for about six years. His supervisors have put him on paid leave pending completion of investigations in the case, as is routine in instances of law enforcement shootings.Copyright CNS - City News Service
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