Sheriff's deputies shoot armed man near child in Paramount, authorities say

PARAMOUNT, Calif. (KABC) -- Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies shot a man allegedly armed with a gun as a child was nearby, authorities said.

The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. Thursday in the 8000 block of Alhambra Avenue in Paramount.

Deputies arrived to the scene after a caller reported her boyfriend was outside armed with a gun. It's unclear what led to the shooting, but sheriff's officials said a minor was near the suspect when gunfire erupted.

Paramedics transported the wounded suspect to a hospital in unknown condition.

It's unclear if the child near the shooting had any relationship with the suspect, but the child wasn't hurt. No other injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. If you'd like to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit the Crime Stoppers website.