Pasadena Shooting: Police Investigation Continues After Officer-Involved Gunfire Leaves Three Injured
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA — A police-involved shooting in Pasadena, California, has raised public safety concerns after officers opened fire during a confrontation involving a suspect’s vehicle, leaving three people injured in an incident that remains under investigation.
The shooting occurred on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at approximately 9:06 p.m. in the 200 block of North Oakland Avenue, according to the Pasadena Police Department.
What Happened During the Pasadena Shooting?
Authorities reported that Pasadena police officers were attempting to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with an assault with a deadly weapon investigation.
During an attempted vehicle stop in a parking lot, the suspect allegedly reversed his vehicle into two police patrol cars, injuring an officer.
An officer discharged a firearm during the confrontation, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the use of deadly force.
Despite the gunfire, authorities confirmed that nobody was struck by bullets.
Three Injured Following Police Confrontation
Police confirmed that three people required hospital treatment following the incident, including a Pasadena police officer, the suspect, and a passenger inside the suspect’s vehicle.
The injured officer received medical attention and was subsequently released from the hospital.
The passenger was treated for minor abrasions and later arrested on an outstanding, unrelated warrant.
Authorities also recovered a loaded handgun from the suspect’s vehicle.
Suspect Identified as Investigation Develops
Investigators identified the primary suspect as 32-year-old Keith Trevon Anderson of Pasadena.
According to police, Anderson initially remained inside his vehicle and refused instructions to exit following the shooting. Officers eventually deployed a police K-9 before taking him into custody.
On September 15, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed one count of assault with a deadly weapon upon a peace officer against Anderson.
The charge is an allegation, and Anderson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Pasadena Police Continue Investigation
The shooting remains under investigation as authorities examine the circumstances leading to the officer’s decision to discharge a weapon.
Investigators are expected to consider the sequence of events, the suspect’s alleged actions, and the available evidence.
Officials have not publicly established a final conclusion regarding the justification for the gunfire in the information reviewed.
Latest Pasadena Shooting Updates
As of October 22, 2026, the September 10 incident remains the latest officer-involved shooting detailed in the Pasadena Police Department’s reviewed public updates.
Residents are encouraged to follow verified police announcements for additional developments concerning the investigation, potential court proceedings, and public safety information.
Further updates may clarify the legal outcome and investigative findings as authorities release additional details.