A tragic incident unfolded in Pasadena on Saturday night when a 36-year-old man, identified as Ricardo Guade Andrade of San Fernando, was fatally shot by police after fleeing from officers and crashing into a parked Tesla. The chain of events began when officers discovered a parked white pickup truck facing the wrong direction on a one-way street on Hudson Avenue, near the California Institute of Technology campus.

According to a statement released by the Pasadena Police Department, as officers were speaking with the driver of the truck, he suddenly sped away, narrowly missing hitting an officer. This reckless action led to a pursuit, with the driver now being wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer. The pursuit ended when Andrade crashed into the frontyard of a nearby home, colliding with a Tesla parked in the driveway. Ring doorbell camera footage captured the dramatic moment of impact, with the white truck plowing into the parked vehicle.

John Kelleher, a long-time resident of Pasadena, described hearing a loud crash that shook his home as Andrade’s truck careened through his front yard and struck the Tesla, pushing it into a neighbor’s fence. After crashing the vehicle, Andrade fled on foot and was eventually located in a nearby backyard. As a police dog attempted to apprehend him, Andrade brandished a handgun.

Despite orders to drop the weapon, Andrade failed to comply, and an officer-involved shooting ensued, resulting in his death. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after the incident. A handgun was recovered at the scene by authorities, further adding to the complexity and tragedy of the situation.

The events that transpired that night in Pasadena have left many residents shocked and saddened by the loss of life and the chaos that unfolded in their neighborhood. The Pasadena Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident to determine the sequence of events leading up to the fatal shooting. In the meantime, the community is left grappling with the aftermath and seeking answers to the questions surrounding this tragic event.

As more details emerge and the investigation progresses, the hope is that a clearer picture will come to light, shedding light on the factors that contributed to this unfortunate turn of events. The impact of this incident will undoubtedly be felt by all those involved, from the officers who were forced to make split-second decisions to the family and friends of Ricardo Guade Andrade who are now left to grieve his loss.

In times like these, it is important for communities to come together, support one another, and seek understanding and healing in the face of tragedy. The road to healing will be long and challenging, but with unity and compassion, the community of Pasadena can begin to navigate through this difficult time and work towards a more peaceful and harmonious future.