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1 Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Fontana

FONTANA (CBS) — Police say one person has been shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in Fontana.

The suspect was fatally shot early Saturday morning following a pursuit that terminated in the 8100 block of Catawba.

According to authorities, officers were prompted to fire after the suspect attempted to use his car as a weapon against them.

The suspect's vehicle was initially stopped by a Fontana police officer for a code violation, but a chase ensued when the suspect pulled out a knife and fled, authorities said.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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