By The Associated Press
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Police on a stakeout shot and killed a man following a struggle outside a Palm Springs casino, and a stray bullet wounded a casino employee, authorities said.
Palm Springs police Sgt. Mitch Spike said officers staked out the Spa Resort Casino on Tuesday while waiting to arrest the man, who was wanted for felonies. When they saw him hailing a taxicab with a female companion, officers surrounded the pair.
The man struggled with officers, got away, and ran toward nearby bushes, police said. He pointed a gun at the officers chasing him and they opened fire, police said.
A stray bullet went through the window of the casino lounge and struck an employee in the leg. A casino spokeswoman said the employee was taken to a hospital for treatment.