The shooting happened near Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon Road. At least one deputy fired at a suspect. It was not immediately known if a suspect was hit. The department said deputies were shot at by a suspect.
Deputies set up a large containment area to search for an armed suspect, according to the department.
Deputies were searching for a suspect described as a white man about 28 years old wearing a black shirt, gray shorts and a blue hat, and armed with a gun. If you see someone matching that description, call 911 immediately.