Man is killed in deputy-involved shooting in Norwalk; deputy injured
A man was fatally shot Wednesday by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy after a deputy was struck by the man’s vehicle, authorities said.
The deputy was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries, according to Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez.
The shooting occurred about 5:15 p.m. near Alondra Boulevard and Studebaker Road near the boundary between Norwalk and Cerritos, Navarro-Suarez said.
The suspect was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity was not released pending notification of his family.
It’s unclear whether the deputy who was injured was also involved in the shooting.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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