Any time a subject carries a gun into a 7-Eleven and then doesn't follow the instructions of law enforcement, there's always a risk," Sheriff Mina told reporters after the incident occurred. 

"I commend our deputies. They're out there doing their job, trying to combat violent crime, trying to get guns off the streets. It's unfortunate the person didn't listen to law enforcement." ~ John Mina, Orange County Sheriff.

"He's about 19 years old and it's unfortunate that our young people are involved in this type of activity and carrying guns and hanging out with known gang members," Sheriff Mina said. "This is just a problem we have nationwide with young people involved in guns and violence."

The gangster died at the scene.