No deputies hit after coming under gunfire in Norwalk

(FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Authorities investigated a shooting that occurred near a group of Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies in Norwalk Friday night.

The shooting occurred near the intersection of Pioneer and Alonda boulevards just before 9:30 p.m. where a group of deputies had gathered to discuss details related to a separate incident that occurred near the area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

It was unclear if the suspect intended to shoot toward the deputies. 

A large perimeter was set up by L.A. County Sheriff's investigators and a portion of Alondra Boulevard was shut down due to the investigation. The area was reopened by 11 p.m. 

No suspect information is available at this time.

No further details were immediately known.

The investigation is ongoing. 

FOX 11's Kelli Johnson contributed to this report. 

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