Woman's suicide attempt leads to deputy-involved shooting in Agoura Hills

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Saturday, May 5, 2018
The scene of a deputy-involved shooting is shown in an Agoura Hills neighborhood.
The scene of a deputy-involved shooting is shown in an Agoura Hills neighborhood.
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AGOURA HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A woman authorities said was attempting suicide was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation following a deputy-involved shooting in Agoura Hills.

The incident happened around 2:35 p.m. in the 4000 block of Yankee Drive. At some point during the confrontation, a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

The woman was not shot, authorities said. She was then taken into custody and transported to a hospital.

No deputies were hurt during the incident. It was unclear what led to the deputy-involved shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with more information was urged to call the L.A. County Sheriff's Department Century Station at (323) 568-4800. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.