During an alleged shootout with Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in East Los Angeles, a man was shot and died.
Deputies responded to a report of gunfire in the 1500 block of Helen Drive, an unincorporated residential area in Los Angeles close to the intersection of the 10 and 710 freeways, at approximately 4:24 a.m. on Friday.
The sheriff’s report, which was made public Friday afternoon, stated that the caller claimed that a guy was shooting into the air. The guy allegedly began shooting at the deputies once they found him.
According to CBS News Los Angeles, the suspect was struck by the deputies’ retaliatory shots, fell to the ground, and allegedly resumed shooting.
Eventually, deputies managed to get close to the downed suspect. The individual was declared deceased at the spot after paramedics arrived and provided medical assistance.
The reason behind the shooting is being looked into, and his identity has not been made public.
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The body on the street, which looked to be covered in blood, was blurred out in news helicopter footage of a crime scene. Where bullet casings dropped during the shootout was marked by more than a dozen yellow evidence markers.
After a person is hit by gunfire in an officer-involved shooting, several investigations are currently proceeding in accordance with policy, and no deputies were hurt.
Separate investigations are being carried out by the Internal Affairs Bureau and the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau. Additionally, the Office of the Inspector General showed up on the site and would offer impartial supervision all through the procedure.
The Homicide Bureau of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information regarding the event to call (323) 890-5500. You can contact Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting their website at http://lacrimestoppers.org if you would rather give information anonymously.
