Knife Attack Ends in Fatal Shooting at BBQ | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

A chilling armed standoff erupted at Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Cerritos Sunday afternoon when a knife-wielding man, reportedly injured himself, stormed in threatening others. An off-duty officer witnessed the tense confrontation but didn’t need to draw his weapon — a concealed carry permit holder fired the fatal shot. Deputies arrived to find the victim dead at the scene. Witnesses described the moment as terrifying, likening it to a horror movie, as the man refused to drop the knife despite being told to. Homicide investigators are now on the scene, interviewing staff and patrons to…