A security guard working at a Los Angeles marijuana dispensary opened fire on suspected burglars early Thursday morning, authorities confirmed.
The attempted burglary was reported around 4:20 a.m. at the ERBA Markets location at the 12000 block of W Pico Blvd, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
There, police said three or four male Hispanic suspects wearing masks attempted to break into the store with crowbars.
At that point, a security guard used a firearm to shoot at the suspects.
No one was struck by the gunfire, police said. The suspects fled the scene and remain at large.
Images captured by KTLA at the scene showed shattered glass at the entrance to the dispensary.
No items were stolen during the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police did not state whether it’s believed that the suspects were also armed.
No additional details were immediately made available.
