A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy shot and wounded a domestic violence suspect in Castaic Friday.
Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station deputies responded around 12:10 p.m. Friday to the 28000 block of Sloan Canyon Road regarding a disturbance and shots fired call, and they found the suspect and a woman inside a parked vehicle, according to the sheriff’s department.
The suspect was involved in a domestic situation with the victim as the first responding deputy arrived on scene, sheriff’s officials said. The deputy saw the man draw a gun, prompting the deputy to open fire, according to the sheriff’s department.
The suspect was struck by gunfire and was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Deputies recovered a firearm at the scene, according to the sheriff’s department. No deputies were injured.
Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to asked to call the Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call 800-222-8477 or send tips to visit lacrimestoppers.org.