Domestic assault suspect killed in deputy shooting in East Los Angeles; deputy hospitalized

EAST LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A deputy shot and killed a man who authorities say drove toward them as they tried to take him into custody in East Los Angeles.

The shooting stemmed from a domestic assault call in the 1500 block of North Herbert Avenue around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Responding deputies saw the assault suspect leaving the area in a green van, which they later found driving on the 3900 block of Snow Drive.

Deputies pulled the car over and got out of their vehicle in an attempt to detain the man. Authorities say the suspect made a U-turn in the cul-de-sac and "began driving towards one of the deputies when a deputy-involved shooting occurred."

The suspect, described as a man in his 40s, was struck by gunfire in the upper body and rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

A deputy was also taken to a hospital, where he was treated for an unspecified injury. His condition was not immediately made available.

No other injuries were reported. Details about the assault victim were also not available.

Anyone with information about the suspect was asked to call the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

City News Service contributed to this report.