Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating a deputy involved shooting resulting in the death of a male adult suspect. The incident occurred on Monday, December 16, 2019, at approximately 5:30 p.m., on the 3600 block of 4th Street, East Los Angeles.
Detectives have learned that deputies assigned to East Los Angeles Station approached a pedestrian to make contact. Upon contact with the suspect, the suspect drew a firearm and a deputy involved shooting occurred.
The suspect was struck multiple times and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and are interviewing possible witnesses.
A handgun was recovered at the scene.
No deputies were injured.
There is no further information at this time and the investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 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.
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Deputy Michelle Sanchez
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
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