BLYTHE, CA — A vandalism suspect accused of being armed was hospitalized after he was shot by Blythe police during a confrontation Friday morning, police said.
Officers responded to a report of vandalism at a building at One College Drive shortly after 6:50 a.m. Friday, according to the Blythe Police Department.
Arriving officers made contact with a "subject armed with a firearm, and an officer-involved shooting occurred," police said.
The suspect, whose identity was not revealed, suffered unspecified injuries and was transported by helicopter to a local hospital, where he remained in police custody.
No other injuries reported.
An investigation was being conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department in coordination with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
Anyone with additional information regarding the shooting was asked to call the sheriff's department at 951-955-2777.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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