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Civilian Shooter Kills Knife-Wielding Man at Lucille’s, Cerritos

7/20/2026

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A civilian with a concealed-carry permit shot a knife-wielding man inside Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Cerritos.
The man died at the scene on July 19, 2026.
Authorities said the victim stabbed himself before entering the restaurant and charged the armed customer, prompting gunfire.
Homicide detectives are investigating and have cordoned off the restaurant, while a pickup truck allegedly stolen by the suspect was found near a Starbucks after a crash.

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A civilian with a concealed-carry permit shot a knife-wielding man inside Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Cerritos.
The man died at the scene on July 19, 2026.
Authorities said the victim stabbed himself before entering the restaurant and charged the armed customer, prompting gunfire.
Homicide detectives are investigating and have cordoned off the restaurant, while a pickup truck allegedly stolen by the suspect was found near a Starbucks after a crash.