A man was listed in fair condition Saturday in a deputy-involved shooting that allegedly occurred after the suspect armed himself with an assault rifle-type weapon in the Lennox area of Los Angeles County.
The shooting occurred about 3:30 a.m. in the 10600 block of South Burin Avenue, according to Deputy Marvin Crowder of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies patrolling the area were flagged down by a citizen who reported that several males were drinking alcohol near the location, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau reported.
As deputies arrived and tried to make contact with the group, one of the men walked away. Deputies tried to detain the man when he allegedly pulled out an assault rifle-type weapon and the deputy-involved shooting occurred.
The suspect, who was struck several times, was taken to an area hospital in fair condition.
“At this time, it appears only one deputy fired his deputy weapon several times at the suspect,” the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said. No other injuries were reported.
It was unclear if the suspect fired his weapon, and officials said the firearm was recovered at the scene.
The sheriff’s Homicide Bureau asked anyone with information regarding the shooting to call them at (323) 890-5500.