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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a Deputy-Involved Shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of East AvenueQ-10, Palmdale on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at approximately 1:50 p.m.

Detectives have learned that a Palmdale Station deputy was on routine patrol in a single man unit, when he observed a light colored coupe vehicle driving recklessly at a high rate of speed. At this time, the deputy believed the person was driving under the influence and conducted a traffic stop to contact the driver who was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

During which time the driver, a male, Hispanic adult, yelled out profanities and drove away at a high rate of speed. The deputy reentered his patrol vehicle and a vehicle pursuit ensued of a reckless person driving under the influence. 

When the vehicle pursuit terminated at the location, the suspect exited his vehicle with a shiny object in his hand and while refusing to comply with the deputies orders to surrender, he ran to the rear of the location.

At this time, the deputy followed the suspect in a foot pursuit towards the rear of the location where the suspect picked up a large stick approximately 4 to 5 feet in length.  He turned towards the deputy with the stick in one hand raised over his head, while at the same time, exposing an unknown shiny object which appeared to be a knife.  He then charged at the deputy.

For his safety, the deputy fired one round striking the suspect in the mid torso area.

Deputy personnel and paramedics treated the suspect at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in fair condition.

The deputy was not injured during this incident.

There is no additional information and the investigation is still on-going. 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
Forwarded by:
Deputy Trina Schrader
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Hall of Justice - First floor 
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:

DATE: Tuesday, July 4, 2017

TIME: 1:55 p.m.

LOCATION:  1600 block of Avenue Q-10

UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Moore

NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are responding to the 1600 block of Avenue Q-10, to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deputy-involved shooting.

A male adult suspect was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital where his condition is unknown.

No deputies were injured during the incident.

There is no additional information available at this time and the investigation is on-going.

Whenever an Officer Involved Shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and it results in the wounding of a suspect, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene. These include separate investigations by the Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney in addition to investigations by Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau. Once concluded, every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.
 
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP, or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
 
 
Written By:
Lisa Jansen, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
Hall of Justice - First floor  
211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1700

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