Deadly shootout ends after California officer’s ‘heroic’ actions
A deadly shootout in Pasadena, California, involved Officer Bryan Vasquez and an armed suspect, Malcolm Buchanan. The incident began after Buchanan allegedly shot a victim and sexually assaulted another before fleeing. Despite being wounded, Vasquez managed to engage Buchanan, who was ultimately killed in the exchange of gunfire.
- ▪The shootout occurred on March 2, after police were called to the Sierra Madre Villa Metro station.
- ▪Officer Bryan Vasquez was shot during the confrontation but survived and is recovering from severe injuries.
- ▪Malcolm Buchanan, the suspect, died at the scene, and authorities believe he was struggling with mental health issues.
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Metro Deadly shootout ends after California officer’s ‘heroic’ actions By Daniel Farr Published May 16, 2026, 6:47 p.m. ET Newly released body camera footage captures the violent moment a Pasadena police officer was shot during a raging gun battle with an armed suspect accused of terrorizing the area after a shooting and alleged sexual assault near a Metro station. The chaos unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on March 2, after police were called to the Sierra Madre Villa Metro station, where the gunman shot a victim in the shoulder before taking off on foot. 6 The victim suffering from a gunshot wound. City Of Pasadena Moments later, Officer Bryan Vasquez spotted the suspect several blocks away and gave chase through the neighborhood.
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