Los Angeles, Ca
LASD investigating early-morning deputy-involved shooting in East L.A.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking into the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in East Los Angeles.
Details remain scarce, but an LASD advisory indicates the shooting took place around 1:37 a.m. in the 6500 block of Olympic Boulevard.
While responding, at least one deputy opened fire on the unidentified suspect for reasons currently not known. It is also unclear why deputies were dispatched to the location.
The suspect was struck and transported to a local hospital, LASD confirmed. Their condition was not disclosed.
No further details were released.
Anyone with information surrounding the shooting is asked to contact the LASD’s Homicide Bureau by calling 323-890-5500.
To provide a tip anonymously, call Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) or visit this link.