officer-involved-shooting · 15300 South Figueroa Street, Gardena, California

What happened after the LAPD shot a robbery suspect who pointed a pellet gun?

What happened?

On March 7, 2026, LAPD officers shot and killed Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers, a 53-year-old robbery suspect, after she pointed what appeared to be a handgun, later identified as a pellet gun, at them during an incident in Gardena, California. As of June 18, 2026, the LAPD's Force Investigation Division is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident, with no public reports of charges, arrests, or disciplinary actions against the involved officers.

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Last checked: Jun 18, 2026
Sources: LAPD Online

Timeline

  1. At approximately 11:15 p.m., the officer-involved shooting occurred at a convenience store in Gardena, California, involving suspect Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers and LAPD officers.

  2. Cynthia Anne Ivie Akers was pronounced deceased at the scene by LAFD personnel.

  3. The LAPD released a community briefing (NRF011-26ma) providing preliminary details about the officer-involved shooting.

  4. The names of the involved officers—Police Officer II Morgan Perdue, Police Officer II Ana Valdez, and Police Officer Ryan Fox—were authorized for release by the Chief of Police.

  5. Body-worn camera footage and surveillance footage of the incident were widely shared online, including on YouTube channels like PoliceActivity.

  6. As of this date, the LAPD's Force Investigation Division (FID) investigation is ongoing, with no public reports of charges, arrests, or disciplinary actions against the involved officers.

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