SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. (KABC) -- A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy shot himself in the lower leg while serving a search warrant in South El Monte Thursday morning, authorities said.
The narcotics deputy was transported to a hospital after the incident, which took place about 5:30 a.m. in the 11200 block of Broadmead Street, sheriff's officials said. His injuries were described as minor.
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Three suspects were taken into custody. Their identities and possible charges were not immediately disclosed.
No other weapons were fired, investigators said.