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Robbery suspect in Lancaster shot, killed by security guard [updated]

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[AV News Crew]
LANCASTER – A man attempting to rob an internet cafe in Lancaster was shot and killed Monday by a security guard at the business and another robbery suspect fled the scene, authorities said.

The shooting was reported at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at an internet cafe in the 400 block of West Lumber Street, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“Lancaster Station deputies responded to the location regarding an attempt robbery call with shots fired. Upon the deputies arrival they were contacted by a security guard… [who] told them two suspects entered the location and attempted to rob [the business]. At this time the security guard fired a weapon striking the suspect,” the news release states.

The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.

The other suspect fled the scene, sheriff’s officials said.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information was immediately available Monday.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800) 222-TIPS (8477).

UPDATE: The man who was shot and killed by the security guard has been identified as 44-year-old Pedro Brito, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Lancaster

44 comments for "Robbery suspect in Lancaster shot, killed by security guard [updated]"

  1. Where did you get those details? You sound like a police detective who worked on the case.

    Only a police detective would have access to autopsy information.

    • Pedro was a good friend . skooled me on alot of shit and i listend …. Still cant and dont believe all this …. It got to me watching him move away. I didnt even help him pack his stuff . I REGRET IT TO THIS DAY …. ILL STAY MISSN YOU BIG HOMIE !!! Feel like im the last one to find out . Camarada…….. Miss you fatso….RIP

  2. A security guard doing his job would have shot him in the leg or foot etc…this man was shot in the stomach..SIX TIMES..he did NOT BRANDISH A GUN NOR DID HE HAVE ONE..SO WHERE IS THE THREAT THAT WOULD CALL FOR GETTING SHOT SIX TIMES IN THE GITAL AREAS THAT RESULTED IN DEATH?? CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN? Had he shot him in the foot leg etc. the man would have fallen to the ground giving the guard a chance to detain him until the cops came therefore “Securing” the business…mission accomplished by the guard…. RIP PETA…

      • Where did you get those details? You sound like a police detective who worked on the case.

        SIX TIMES? Only a police detective would have access to autopsy information.

    • No one who uses a gun in their job is intended to, trained to, encouraged to, or expected to shoot ANYONE “in the leg or the foot” EVER. You can be upset about this event and I’m sorry for the loss of your friend/relative/whatever, but absurdity offers no refuge.

      • In his defense, if you are providing security to an illegal enterprise it isn’t like you can just call the cops.

        Of course, he shouldn’t have taken a job providing security at an illegal enterprise.

      • I think that the moderation function in the site’s comment software has no provision for partial posting…if they moderate your comment out, it’s all out. That is typical of news site comment software.

  3. RIP Pete, my deepest condolences to Big Pete and his family. I will keep you all in my prayers

  4. I knew the robber who was shot and I’m not going to make excuses for him ..however..I agree with the comment on the fashion that the event took place..did he threaten to kill everyone. Did he even have a gun. or did the security guard see an open opportunity for vengeance because of a prior mishap with the robber and took it??none the less..my condolences are to pops and Terry and may you rest in peace ..”PETA”

  5. We are all humans and i don’t understand what gives the right for anyone to judge anyone. The only one who can judge us is God. May he rest in peace. He was a human being that’s all that matters.

  7. the city gave them a business license and allows them to stay open so it isn’t illegal …unless they deviate from business plan.

  9. “The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.”

    He won’t be robbing anymore businesses in the middle of the night.

    • We may never know if he ever was. In an illegal enterprise “attempted robbery” and “dispute with disgruntled customer” can be hard to tell apart, and an armed “security guard” on the payroll can be expected to deal with either one in a similar fashion.

      • Good, at least someone is doing something about it. If they want to commit crimes, then they need to be punished severely, even death!

        • Sooooo….you are saying that the security guard should have shot everyone in the illegal casino, and then himself?

        • Get over yourself you prick..Maybe you played at this Casino..or even had fun at the brothel on 10th &Ave I Shopping Center near City Trends..Shh Guess What another under cover buisness Watch Out Trigger happy my mistake you for robbing the place or having too much fun with his gun..

          • Security guard that is trigger happy well i think needs to be investigated by a second investigation because something needs to be done for making a big mistake. Need 2 press the issue for an internal investigation. Lets see how the security guard once convicted and behind bars. He will probably pc up because he won’t stand a chance. Security guard is nothing but a scary bitch who was most likely high and just flopped out and now trying to cover up a mistake. What happen to the second suspect that supposedly was there. Guard [removed] up.

    • He DIDNT ROB IT THATS THE THING!! IF IM NOT. MISTAKEN, THE MOST RECENT ARTICLE IN THIS INCIDENT READ: THE SHOOTER SAYS … HE WAS A SSUMING THEY WERE GOKNG TO ROB THE BUISNESS AN D ANOTHER SAYS , HE WAS AFRAID FOR HIS LIFE? ?? – SO WHICH ONE IS IT? JODY !!! HE S FULL OF [removed] AND HE KNWS IT . HE ALWAYS HAD AN ATTITUDE BEHIND THE DESK AT THE OTHER illegal INTERTNET SPOT( .on Beech St. / AVE I ) Sounds as tho , the OWNER OF THAT / THOSE BUISNESSES MR RENT A COP WAS EMPLOYED AT NEEDS TO GET SUED AS WEL,L FOR LIABILITY .THEN, POPS NEEDS TO GO AFTER MR . SECURITY GUARD AND THE CAFES OWNER FOR WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT JUST LIKE THE WINCO SUSPECT, FAMILY IS DOING TO STORE – AFTER THIER SON SUPOSEDLY COMITTED A CRIME , FLED FROM POLICE AND HID IN & GOT STUCK IN STORE PILLAR AND DIED REGARDLESS OF THE CRIME OR THAT HE WAS A PAROLEE / FELON ., ETC… The Winco Foods STORE ” THEY ARE LIABLE. ” JUST LIKE. THE OWNER OF THAT ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE FOR HIS EMPLOYEES ACTIONS . AM I CORRECT !!??? SUMONE LMK IF THAT MAKES ANY. SENSE AT ALL. IT WAS OVER KILL WAS IT NOT IN THIS CASE ? ? I LOVE YOUR LIFE PETE SR./ POPS AND TERREE ARE THE GREATEST COUPLE .MY CONDOLENCES, & MY HEART IS HEAVY FOR UR LOSS AND IN ALL RESPECT something needs to be Done. HE CANNOT GET AWAY WITH THIS WHAT HE TOOK FROM YOU CANNOT BE REPLACED.I WILL HELP U ANY WAY I CAN U KNW THIS . TRY TO KEEP UR HEAD UP FOR LIL PETE . JUSTICE NEEDS TO BE SERVED AND GOD WILLING , IT WILL.. WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, From: Your friend always, AnGiE & Boys.

    • Depends on how “attempted to rob” turns out to be defined. If two armed guys walked in threatening everyone in the building, I’m all for shooting them. If this attempted robbery was two kids on their way to school trying to shoplift a five dollar phone charger I don’t think execution without trial would be appropriate. We are probably somewhere in between those extremes, and until we know where I can’t say whether it was a “great job.”

        • Yeah, missed that. So that extreme was a little further out in the extreme than it could have been. Doesn’t really change my point though. Without knowing the nature of the “attempted to rob” it isn’t really possible to say “good job” on this, yet. At least not in any sort of informed way.

          Pre-emptively, before someone says that anyone out and about at 12:45 is obviously up to no good and deserves to be shot…if you believe that be prepared to be asked why the internet cafe is even open at 12:45 then.

          • Because it’s a front for a illegal casino.
            Had a couple of them busted here in Palmdale a few years back…
            They make lots of money.
            I’m surprised none of these thugs have hit up the bingo games out here, always plenty of money at them!

          • Well, yeah. I was hoping to let the law and order types tub thump a bit about how only a good guy with a gun can protect good, law abiding citizens from the rampant criminal elements that roam randomly about before I mentioned that.

        • How about if I said it this way:

          “Hired thug employed by operators of illegal casino shoots employee of neighboring business who threatened to call the police.”

          Not saying whether that is or isn’t what happened, just trying to see how committed you are to your “any bloodshed is always a good thing” position.

    • A security guard is hired by an employing party. If that employing party is running an illegal casino, called a 24hr internet café, and two people come in supposedly to rob, then you have a security guard, guarding illegal activities, shooting and killing a man that he justifies killing, doing the same thing he is, right?