Burglary Suspect Shot After Driving Through the Window of West LA Marijuana Dispensary

A burglary suspect, driving a newer Hyundai sedan, deliberately crashed the vehicle through the glass window of ERBA, a weed dispensary in West LA.

A security guard employed by the dispensary shot the suspect, who was found with a gunshot wound and taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

The suspect, identified as a 25-year-old man, later died from his injuries at a hospital. The shooting was reported at 3:12 a.m. at ERBA Markets' West LA dispensary on Pico Boulevard and Centinela Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department

Witnesses reported seeing a second male suspect fleeing the scene, but limited details were available, and authorities were reviewing witness statements to determine if a second suspect is being sought.

The LAPD's West Bureau Homicide division is investigating the shooting, and residents/businesses in the area are encouraged to provide any information.

The security guard was working inside the business when the suspect crashed into the store, and the shooting was deemed a response to the burglary attempt.