Man dead after officer-involved shooting in El Centro burglary
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A man was shot after reports of a burglary in El Centro, according to El Centro Police Department (ECPD).
On May 21, at about 8:08 p.m., officers were called about a suspicious person, who was believed to have a gun, trying to rob a house in the area of South Second Street and Main Street.
ECPD says a shooting happened once officers arrived on scene.
The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Ezequiel Espinoza, was shot and pronounced dead.
His mother spoke to us from where the shooting happened.
"Bad, I feel bad. Losing a son is not easy. What do you think I feel? I had him, he's a part of me," said Lydia Navarrete.
She says she's heartbroken and wants answers.
No word on if the officer is on leave.
ECPD say they can't comment further and the State Department of Justice has taken over the investigation.
Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call the investigations sergeant at (760) 352-2111.
The family of Ezequiel has made a gofundme for his funeral expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-ezequiel-espinoza-funeral-legal-aid
