Police in Burbank said Friday the man killed by South Pasadena Police Department officers was pointing a replica handgun when he was shot.
An evidence photo was released that shows a two-tone replica handgun similar to some Smith & Wesson and Sig-Sauer pistols.
According to a statement from Burbank Police, detectives from South Pasadena were investigating an identity theft case around 8:30 a.m. Thursday when a man identified as 41-year-old Marco Cardoza pointed the replica weapon at them.
Cardoza was shot and killed inside a home in the 1400 block of Broadway in Burbank.