Man injured in Hacienda Heights shooting involving L.A. County sheriff’s deputy
A man was hospitalized Friday afternoon after a shooting involving a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, officials confirmed.
The shooting occurred around 4:24 p.m. in the 14440 block of Crystal Lantern Drive in Hacienda Heights, according to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.
Authorities identified the man as a suspect.
Deputy David Yoo, a Sheriff’s Department spokesperson, said he could not provide information on whether a deputy shot the man or how the deputy was involved.
No additional information was available late Friday night.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-8477 or by visiting http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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