On March 2, 2026, Pasadena Police officers were dispatched to a reported shooting at the Sierra Madre Villa metro station. Upon arrival, an officer contacted the victim suffering from a gunshot wound and conducted an initial assessment. The officer obtained critical information regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including a description of the suspect.
A second victim approached officers and reported that the first victim had been shot while attempting to intervene in a sexual assault. Additional responding officers subsequently located an individual matching the suspect’s description a few blocks north of the initial incident on Sierra Madre Villa Avenue. When officers attempted to detain him, the suspect fled, prompting a foot pursuit.
During the pursuit, officers issued multiple commands for the suspect to stop; however, he failed to comply and continued to evade capture. As officers attempted to take the suspect into custody, an exchange of gunfire occurred, resulting in injuries to both an officer and the suspect.
The Critical Incident Briefing Video provides a comprehensive overview of the incident, including in-car video footage, audio recordings, private surveillance footage and explanatory narration. The suspect’s actions unfolded for approximately twelve minutes and spanned about half a mile within a mixed commercial and residential area of east Pasadena.
This officer-involved shooting remains under active investigation by Pasadena Police Department Robbery and Homicide Unit, Critical Performance Unit, Professional Standards Unit, members of the Pasadena City Attorney’s Office and Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), through the P3 Tips mobile app, or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Critical Incident Video Descriptions
Dispatch Call #1: Initial 9-1-1 Call
This call to Pasadena Police Department dispatch was made by a caller near the scene of the first gunshot victim at the Sierra Madre Villa metro station. The audio captures details regarding the location of the incident and a description of the victim.
Video #2: Officer Body-Worn Camera (BWC) – Initial Responding Officer
This footage shows the officer responding to the initial call, arriving on scene, contacting the gunshot and sexual assault victims, and broadcasting the suspect’s description to dispatch.
Video #3: Witness Cellphone Footage
This video, captured by a witness, depicts the attempted sexual assault involving the suspect at the Sierra Madre Villa metro station.
Video #4: Officer Body-Worn Camera (BWC) – Second Officer Contact Responding to Second location
This footage shows the second officer contacting the suspect and making multiple attempts to gain compliance with verbal commands.
Video #5: Officer Body-Worn Camera (BWC) – First Officer Contact Responding to Second location
This video shows the first officer exiting the patrol vehicle and contacting the suspect. It captures the officer-involved shooting and the immediate aftermath.
Video #6: Officer Body-Worn Camera (BWC) – Redeployed Officer from First to Second Location
This footage shows a third officer, initially assigned to the Sierra Madre Villa metro station, who was redeployed to the officer-involved shooting scene and renders aid to the injured officer.