South Pasadena police officers were called to Vanessa Marquez’s Pasadena home by her landlord, according to a statement from Joe Mendoza of L.A. Sheriff’s homicide bureau (via the South Pasadenan).
After officers arrived at the scene, Marquez reportedly pulled out a “BB-type” gun, and an officer responded by opening fire.
The landlord reported that Marquez was in trouble, and police had been called to Marquez’s home in the past for welfare checks.
Marquez was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.