EAST LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An armed suspect was killed after allegedly pulling a gun on sheriff's deputies in East Los Angeles, officials say.
The incident happened Monday near 4th and Indiana streets around 5:30 p.m.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says deputies with the East LA station approached a pedestrian in the 3600 block of 4th Street.
As they approached and made contact with the pedestrian, officials say he pulled a gun. Deputies fired at him, hitting him multiple times.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. A handgun was recovered.
No deputies were injured and no other suspects were outstanding.