Ranger fatally shoots man at Tapia Park
From Times Staff Reports
A California state park ranger shot and killed a man Saturday afternoon at Tapia Park in the hills above Malibu, authorities said.
The incident occurred about 3 p.m. as several people were being detained for questioning. One person drove his vehicle directly toward the ranger, who fired his weapon in self-defense, said Malibu-sector State Park Supt. Al Pepito. The man’s identity was not available.
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