BELLFLOWER, CA — A man has died after being shot by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy in Bellflower, authorities said Saturday.
It occurred at 9:06 p.m. Friday on the 10400 block of Artesia Boulevard as deputies responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon suspect who was reportedly armed with a firearm, the Sheriff's Information Bureau reported.
Deputies made contact with the suspect and the shooting occurred, authorities said.
The man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff's department.
No deputies were injured.
The shooting remains under investigation and no further details were released.
Anyone with information was encouraged to contact the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
— City News Service
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