Crime & Safety
Man Dies After Being Shot By Sheriff's Deputy In Bellflower
The man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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.
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The man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff's department.
No deputies were injured.
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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
