1 suspect struck in deputy-involved shooting in Compton, authorities say

Friday, August 26, 2016
COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- One person was struck Thursday evening in a deputy-involved shooting in Compton, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The incident was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the area of Wilmington Avenue and Compton Boulevard, a sheriff's spokesperson said.
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It was unclear what prompted the shooting.

Aerial footage from AIR7 HD appeared to show a man lying motionless on the ground at the scene, where multiple sheriff's and fire department vehicles responded.
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The suspect was in unknown condition after being shot.

No deputies were reported injured.
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