Suspect killed in North Long Beach identified

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A suspect who was killed in a deputy-involved shooting in North Long Beach has been identified as 23-year-old Noel Enrique Aguilar.

Authorities say deputies had stopped a man riding a bicycle for unknown reasons in the area of Long Beach Boulevard and 69th Street on Monday, and there was a struggle. Aguilar allegedly ran from the location, but deputies caught up and struggled with him again.

When Aguilar allegedly attempted to take one of the deputy's handguns, both deputies opened fire. Police say Aguilar was also armed with his own handgun.

The suspect was declared dead at the scene.

A deputy was also shot once in the stomach during the confrontation. He remains hospitalized in stable condition.

The deputy-involved shooting is under investigation.