California Cops gunfight with robbery suspect

This combination of bodycam and cellphone footage shows deputies in Lancaster, California attempting to detain a suspect wanted for an armed robbery. Bystanders look on and record as his active resistance escalates to drawing a handgun and firing as the LEOs attempt to cuff him. Viewer discretion is advised. Erik Berrios, 31 years of age, was wanted in connection to an armed robbery which was reported via 911 call. Upon contact, Los Angeles County deputies found Berrios unwilling to comply, and when they tried to effect his arrest, Berrios made an attempt to flee. As the deputies pinned him, Berrios drew a handgun. At this point, one of the deputies attempted to use a TASER. It is not clear whether Berrios deliberately fired as a reaction to being tased, or due to neuromuscular incapacitation. In either case, using a device which forces muscles to clench on an armed suspect within contact distance of officers is probably not classified as "best practice." Berrios fired a round, catching one of the deputies in the lower abdomen. This prompted the LAPD deputies to respond with lethal force. Berrios was pronounced dead on-scene despite aid rendered, and the stricken deputy was transported to an area hospital in "critical but stable" position. A 9-millimeter "ghost gun" was found in Berrios' possession. No other persons were harmed.