Domestic violence suspect shot and killed by Simi Valley police after pursuit

An alleged domestic violence suspect was fatally shot by Simi Valley police after a high-speed pursuit ended with a crash on Tuesday afternoon. 

At around 8:15 a.m., Simi Valley Police Department officers said in a news release they were called to the 2500 block of Dusan Street for a reported domestic violence incident. By the time police arrived at the scene, the suspect had already fled. 

Officers said that based on their preliminary investigation, they determined there was probable cause to arrest the suspect, who has only been identified as a 37-year-old man, for domestic battery and elder abuse.

"The suspect was also reportedly armed with a firearm and, before leaving the residence, allegedly stated that he would 'shoot it out' with police if law enforcement was called," the release said. 

The suspect's vehicle was located at around 1:35 p.m. near the Simi Valley Town Center, and when SVPD attempted to pull him over, the suspect instead fled, prompting a pursuit. 

The chase continued until the suspect arrived at the Dusan Street home where they were called earlier in the day. It's there that police said officers opened fire on the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Aerial footage showed a pickup truck with heavy front-end damage that appeared to have collided with another vehicle. A SWAT BearCat was stopped at the front of the truck, and a person's body was seen in the middle of the street. 

More footage showed a mangled Simi Valley Police Department motorcycle and helmet on the curb just next to the pickup truck. There also appeared to be bullet holes in the truck's windshield. 

No other injuries were reported in the incident, which remains under investigation.