Pasadena, CA – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Pasadena Police Officers responded to a 9 1 1 call in the area of the Sierra Madre Train Station.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult victim suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately rendered medical aid. While officers were assessing the scene, additional responding personnel observed an individual believed to be the suspect. A foot pursuit ensued.
During the pursuit, an exchange of gunfire occurred between the suspect and officers. A Pasadena Police Officer sustained an injury during the incident. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The injured officer and the initial gunshot victim were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The officer has been identified as Officer Bryan Vasquez, a five year veteran of the Pasadena Police Department. He is currently listed in stable but guarded condition. “Our officer is out of critical surgery and is stable at this time. We are incredibly grateful to the medical team for their swift and skilled care. Our Pasadena Police Department family, along with our extended public safety community, is standing beside his loved ones, supporting them in every way possible. We know this will be a long road to recovery, but we will remain by his side throughout his healing journey for our officer, a dedicated public servant who put his life on the line to protect the community he serves,” said Chief Gene Harris.
The incident remains under active investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Pasadena Police Department at 626 744 4241 or report information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800 222 TIPS 8477, via smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips mobile app on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by visiting http://lacrimestoppers.org