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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 9:02 AM.
 
Investigators have learned a California Highway Patrol officer was driving a marked black and white patrol car northbound on Ford Boulevard at Third Street when two Hispanic male suspects were walking through a crosswalk at the intersection.  One of the males opened fire on the officer, striking his patrol car repeatedly.  The officer sped away and requested assistance over his radio, indicating he was being shot at. 

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in their marked black and white patrol car happened to be nearby, responded and a deputy-involved shooting occurred.  Simultaneously, additional California Highway Patrol units responded and located the same suspect still at the intersection.  An officer-involved shooting occurred. 
 
A Hispanic male suspect was struck by gunfire.  He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated for his injuries and remains hospitalized.  A semiautomatic handgun was recovered from the scene of the suspect’s arrest.
 
The second Hispanic male suspect fled the scene and was not located on the day of the incident.
 
No officers or deputies were injured in the shooting.
 
On Thursday afternoon, May 26, 2022, a Hispanic man was taken into custody in Montebello as a result of the on-going investigation.  The man is believed to be the second man involved in the shooting who fled the scene.  The suspect, whose name is not being released at this time, was taken into custody without incident.
 
No other information is being released as the investigation remains active.
 
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 Veronica Fantom   
Sheriff's Information Bureau 
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012  
http://www.lasd.org    
213-229-1700  

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DATE:   Tuesday, May 24, 2022      
                            
REPORTED AT:  Approximately 9:02 a.m. 
                               
LOCATION:  Intersection of 3^rd Street and Ford Boulevard in East Los Angeles
  
SUSPECT(S):  Two Male Adults   
  
UNIT:  Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Hugo Reynaga 
 
NARRATIVE:  
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are responding to a deputy involved shooting. The incident occurred Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at approximately 9:02 a.m., in the intersection of 3^rd Street and Ford Boulevard in East Los Angeles.
 
A male adult suspect was transported to a local hospital to be treated.  The other male adult suspect is outstanding. 
 
There is no additional information available at this time. 
 
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
 
 Whenever a deputy-involved shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, and a person is struck by gunfire, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene.  These include separate investigations by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process.  Once concluded, a preliminary review is conducted by the Critical Incident Review Panel to determine whether any immediate actions are warranted.  Every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.  Input from Constitutional Policing Advisors is provided during the process.  The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division, conducts a legal analysis to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed and if the shooting was legally justified. 
 
 
Forwarded by:  
Deputy David Yoo  
Sheriff's Information Bureau 
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012  
http://www.lasd.org    
213-229-1700  
 
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