LAPD Fatally Shoots Robbery Suspect at 7-Eleven

Woman with 'apparent firearm' killed after officers respond to reported robbery in South LA

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Los Angeles police officers fatally shot a woman who was holding 'what appeared to be a firearm' following a reported robbery at a 7-Eleven store in South LA late Saturday night. The unidentified woman in her 30s died at the scene, and authorities have not confirmed whether a weapon was recovered.

Why it matters

Police shootings of civilians, especially those involving people of color, have been a major source of controversy and community unrest in Los Angeles in recent years. This incident is likely to prompt renewed scrutiny of LAPD's use of force policies and procedures.

The details

According to the LAPD, officers responded to a call about a robbery at a 7-Eleven store near the intersection of Figueroa Street and Redondo Beach Blvd. around 11:10 pm. When they attempted to speak with the robbery suspect, who was standing behind the counter, the person 'retrieved what appeared to be a firearm.' At least one officer then opened fire, fatally shooting the woman.

  • The incident occurred around 11:10 pm on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for policing the city of Los Angeles.

Unidentified woman

A woman in her 30s who was fatally shot by LAPD officers after allegedly retrieving 'what appeared to be a firearm' during a reported robbery at a 7-Eleven store.

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What’s next

The LAPD has not yet released the name of the woman killed or confirmed whether a weapon was recovered from the scene. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident is likely to renew scrutiny of LAPD's use of force policies, especially in light of the department's history of controversial shootings involving civilians, and the disproportionate impact these incidents have had on communities of color in Los Angeles.