A man who is fighting with the Los Angeles police is shot dead with his own handgun

A man struggling with Los Angeles police over a pistol died when it fired, hitting him in the neck, California authorities reported.

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Officers pulled him over at 11 p.m. Friday, May 12, when he emerged carrying a black 9mm handgun, a Los Angeles Police Department news release said.

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An officer tried to restrain the man, who lunged forward, police said.

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During the brief struggle, the pistol fired, hitting the driver in the neck, the release said. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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The loaded pistol and a spent 9mm casing were found at the scene. Police are not releasing the man’s name pending notification of his family. No officers were hurt, the release said.

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Police ask anyone with information to call 1-877-527-3247.

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