Shots fired at LAPD officers while responding to restraining order violation call in Pacoima; 1 hurt

PACOIMA, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Shots were fired at Los Angeles police officers Friday morning while they were responding to a call in Pacoima, leaving one of them injured.

The incident occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. in the 13000 block of Paxton Street when officers with LAPD's Foothill Division were responding to a call about a restraining order violation.

When they got there, they were directed toward a backhouse where the suspect was reportedly staying.

"The officers made contact with the suspect at the backhouse in which there was efforts by the officers to de-escalate the situation, to communicate with the suspect, and ultimately, this resulted in a use-of-force where a Taser was deployed by one of the officers," said LAPD Deputy Chief Ruby Flores. "Also during the struggle, the suspect was armed with a firearm, and his firearm went off, resulting in an officer-involved shooting."

The officer was shot in the hand but is expected to be OK.

"I've met with him, and he's in good spirits," said Flores. "Obviously, very shaken up by this incident, as well. It's really by the grace of God that those officers are alive."

The suspect was not shot but was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. He will be booked after he's discharged, according to Flores.

The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. Flores said they're reviewing the officers' body worn cameras.