BALDWIN PARK, Calif. (KABC) -- A suspect was struck by gunfire during an officer-involved shooting in Baldwin Park Friday night.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies said the incident happened around 8:05 p.m. in the 3100 block of Frazier Street between two gang officers with the Baldwin Park Police Department and a known gang member.
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Authorities said the officers tried to stop the suspect. During the contact with the suspect, a confrontation happened.
An officer-involved shooting broke out and the suspect was hit at least twice in the upper body. Authorities said he was taken to a local hospital in an unknown condition.
A sawed-off shotgun authorities said belonged to the suspect was recovered at the scene.
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No officers were injured in the shooting.
Anyone with more information was urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.