1 dead, 2 officers hospitalized after Boyle Heights shooting

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Saturday, May 14, 2016
1 dead, 2 officers hospitalized after Boyle Heights shooting
A suspect is dead and two police officers were rushed to the hospital Friday night after an officer-involved shooting in Boyle Heights.

BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A suspect is dead and two police officers were rushed to the hospital Friday night after an officer-involved shooting in Boyle Heights, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The incident began when officers responded to reports of shots fired near 7th and Lorena streets at about 8:30 p.m., LAPD officials said.

One officer was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after he was shot in the shoulder, according to the LAPD. Police said a second officer was getting checked at the hospital for complaints of pain from an unknown injury.

A suspect is dead and two police officers were rushed to the hospital Friday night after an officer-involved shooting in Boyle Heights.

No other injuries or arrests were reported. The investigation was ongoing.