Vanessa Marquez Killed in Police Shooting at Pasadena City, California

Popularly known for her television show ER, Hollywood actor Vanessa Marquez was shot and killed by police in Pasadena city. She was 49 and played the part on the show from 1994 to 1997. According to reports, police arrived at her residence after Marquez's concerned landlord called them up to check on her, as she was said to be suffering from seizures due to an eating disorder.

Lt Joe Mendoza of the Los Angeles county sheriff’s department told reporters she “was undergoing some medical problems, some seizures”. Variety reported that after the paramedics were called in to take care of her health, the 'Fire and Ice' actor took out a gun and pointed at the police. It is after such an act that the police opened fire at her.

Vanessa, who has appeared in films like Stand and Deliver and Twenty Bucks, was rushed immediately to the hospital. She was declared brought dead.

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