The following information is based on facts determined from an ...

05-10-2019

LASD Deputy Involved Shooting (DIS) at Bandini Boulevard and Downey Road, Vernon.

The following information is based on facts determined from an investigation into the incident described. The investigation is ongoing and as witnesses are interviewed, evidence is analyzed and reports are reviewed, our understanding of the facts may change. The details described below accurately reflect the facts as we currently know them.

On May 10, 2019, at approximately 2:30 pm, officers from Downey Police Department and Bell Gardens Police Department were in pursuit of Dylan Andres Lindsey, a 24 year-old resident of Long Beach, and Alison Hart, a 37 year-old resident of Redondo Beach. Lindsey was the front, right passenger in a Toyota Prius being driven by Alison Hart during the pursuit. During the pursuit, Dylan Lindsey fired numerous rounds from a large caliber revolver at pursuing officers. Lindsey was wanted by Downey Police for a robbery/murder at a gas station in the city of Downey.

East Los Angeles Station Deputies and a Sheriff's helicopter joined the pursuit at the request of the Downey Police Department.

At the end of the pursuit, Hart and Lyndsey were stopped in heavy traffic. Dylan Lyndsey again reached out the window and fired at officers and deputies who had stopped behind the Prius. Two Downey Police Officers and four Sheriff's Deputies returned fire.

A standoff ensued for a period of time as both Lyndsey and Hart barricaded in the vehicle.

After assisting deputies arrived at the scene, Alison Hart surrendered and was taken into custody. Alison Hart was treated at the scene by Vernon Fire Department Paramedics. Hart sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was transported to White Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released for transfer to the County Jail.

Dylan Lyndsey was ultimately taken into custody. He was treated at the scene by Vernon Fire Department Paramedics. Lyndsey sustained two gunshot wounds to the head and was transported to Los Angeles County USC Medical Center. He ultimately died of his injuries, which the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ? Coroner, determined were self-inflicted.

An uninvolved civilian who was stopped in traffic was struck by gunfire. He sustained a graze wound to the head and was transported to a local hospital for treatment, and released. No officers or deputies were injured in the incident.

Investigators recovered a Taurus Raging Bull 454 Casull, .45 caliber, stainless steel revolver, with an 8" barrel, and extra ammunition, from inside the suspect vehicle.

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LASD Homicide investigators responded to the scene to conduct interviews, follow up and process the scene. Representatives from the Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Justice System Integrity Division (JSID) also responded to view the incident scene. Once completed, the criminal investigation will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office to determine if the force used by the involved personnel violated any criminal laws. Once completed, the LASD will evaluate the actions of the personnel within the application of policy, procedures and tactics. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Sheriff's Homicide at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips may be received through CRIMESTOPPERS at 800-222-8477.

*** UPDATE *** The employees involved in the deputy involved shooting have been identified as Deputy Art Hernandez, Deputy David Vega, Deputy Rene Vasquez, and Deputy Jonathan Charrette. The officers involved in the officer involved shooting were employees of the Downey Police Department.

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