Here's why police killed Hollywood actress Vanessa Marquez

New Delhi : Vanessa Marquez, a California-born actress who is famous for her role in the television show ER, was shot dead and killed by police during a health check at her home in South Pasadena of the state.

As per international source, Vanessa Marquez was undergoing some medical problems as it appeared that she was gravely disabled. Lt. Joe Mendoza of the LA County sheriff's department said "I don't have any more specific details due to the fact that officers have not been interviewed as of this time."

"Officers from South Pasadena Police Department were in an apartment complex at the location conducting a welfare check for a female resident who was possibly suffering from a medical condition. When officers arrived at approximately 12:00 p.m., they noticed the female was having seizures. They requested fire department paramedics to respond and assist with her medical needs," reads the LA County sheriff's department statement.

Vanessa reportedly spoke with an LA County mental health clinician and officers for around 90 minutes. After the said conversation, "she became very uncooperative." She later pointed a gun at the officers, and according to reports, the officers opened fire at her and she was shot in the torso. The officer mentioned that the gun used by Vanessa was identified as a BB gun that resembled a semi-automatic weapon.

"I'm just really saddened by the whole thing. It sounds like a horrible, horrible misunderstanding," said a neighbour.

Vanessa Marquez became popular after her role on the first three seasons of ER. She was also known by many for her role in the 1988 teacher drama Stand and Deliver. She later appeared in a Seinfeld episode titled The Cheever Letters, in which she portrayed the secretary to the Cuban Embassy.

The Hollywood actress was extremely vocal about her health struggles, including celiac disease, osteoporosis, pulmonary embolism, and seizures.