3 hospitalized after domestic dispute leads to Cudahy shooting: LASD
LASD deputy stops female shooter who opened fire on family in Cudahy
A chaotic chain of events that began miles away in Los Angeles ended in a deputy-involved shooting in Cudahy early Monday morning, leaving three women hospitalized.
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Three people, including a teenager, were hospitalized following a chaotic chain of events that started in Los Angeles and ended in a shooting in Cudahy early Monday morning.
What we know:
Los Angeles County deputies responded to a domestic violence call in the 4900 block of Live Oak Street, near Florence and Wilcox avenues, around 4:20 a.m.
LASD Homicide Lt. German Ochoa said the original domestic violence assault occurred in LA. The victim then fled to her home in Cudahy, but the suspect followed her and continued the argument outside.
As the victim’s family stepped in to defuse the situation, deputies arrived. Investigators say the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire on the group. That’s when a deputy opened fire to stop the attack.
The suspect, described as a woman in her 20s, was hospitalized in critical condition.
Two family members, including a 15-year-old girl, were shot by the suspect before deputies intervened. The original domestic violence victim was not hit.
No deputies were injured in the incident.
What we don't know:
The suspect has not yet been publicly identified by authorities. The medical conditions of the two family members shot by the suspect have not been released.
LASD Homicide detectives are leading the ongoing investigation.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.