A man armed with a knife was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon after running into a crowded Southern California barbecue restaurant, where authorities say he was confronted by a legally armed concealed carry permit holder.
According to NBCLA, the incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. at a Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Cerritos. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the man entered the restaurant acting erratically while armed with a knife.
Investigators said the man ran through the restaurant’s kitchen and service area, frightening both employees and customers.
“The person describing the call was the decedent who ran into Lucille’s while armed with a knife, ran through the kitchen and service area of the restaurant, scaring customers and staff,” an LASD lieutenant said during the investigation.
Authorities say the suspect was then confronted by another man inside the restaurant who possessed a valid concealed carry permit.
The decedent was confronted by an armed citizen who possessed a concealed carry permit,” the lieutenant said.
The armed citizen opened fire, fatally shooting the knife-wielding man. No other injuries were reported.
NBCLA reported that investigators have not released the identities of either man, and the circumstances leading up to the confrontation remain under investigation. The shooting scene was cordoned off with crime scene tape as sheriff’s investigators processed evidence outside the busy shopping center.
Eyewitness News spoke to a Lucille’s employee who described a graphic scene, saying that what he saw was straight out of a horror film. @abc7abigail
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Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains active.
The concealed carry permit holder is cooperating with investigators, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and no arrests have been announced.
As of Tuesday evening, investigators had not released additional information about what prompted the knife-wielding man to enter the restaurant or whether any relationship existed between him and the armed citizen.
The case remains under investigation. Stay tuned for updates.
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Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.
The cost guidance is better than expected. If they deliver, the stock could rerate.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
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