Deputy shot in jaw remains in hospital, another wounded officer is released after East L.A. gunfight

Sheriff’s officials on the scene of the gunfight, which began when a driver being pursued by deputies suddenly stopped and opened fire.

L.A. County sheriff’s deputies followed the black BMW into Ruben Salazar Park on Whittier Boulevard. The driver abruptly stopped, exited the car and started shooting. He was shot and killed.

Evidence markers on the grass indicate fired shots. Two deputies were wounded.

The mother of Rene Herrera, 39, speaks with a sheriff’s official. Her son was killed after he opened fire on sheriff’s deputies.