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.
KABC
Firefighters and sheriff's personnel responded after a deputy-involved shooting in Compton on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. (KABC)