Corona Police Fatally Shoot Man Armed with Tire Iron

Officer-Involved Shooting in Corona

• 🚨 An investigation is underway in Corona following a fatal police shooting of a man.
• 💡 Police state the man was armed with a metal tire iron and refused multiple commands to drop the weapon.

Incident Details

• 🎯 The incident occurred just after midnight near McKinley Street and Promenade Avenue.
• 🚗 Officers responded to a call about a person swinging a crowbar at vehicles.
• 💥 The suspect's vehicle also reportedly struck another occupied vehicle, causing moderate injuries to a victim.

Investigation and Aftermath

• 🔍 Investigators were seen focusing on a security vehicle with a shattered window and glass on the floor.
• 🚓 The Riverside County Sheriff's Force Investigations Detail, DA's office, and Corona PD are investigating the officer-involved shooting.
• 🤐 The suspect's name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
• 📍 The investigation remains active at the scene behind an Applebee's restaurant.