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Suspect shot by LA County sheriff's deputy in West Hollywood

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Published  March 30, 2025 1:46pm PDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 11

Deputy-involved shooting in West Hollywood

The shooting happened around 6 p.m. Saturday, according to police.

The Brief

    • A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy shot a man in West Hollywood on Saturday evening during a physical altercation.
    • The shooting occurred at 5:57 p.m. near Santa Monica Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.
    • The suspect was treated on-site and later transported to a hospital in stable condition.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - An investigation is underway in West Hollywood after a suspect was shot during a physical altercation with a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy.

What we know:

The shooting took place just before 6 p.m. on Saturday in the 7100 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, near La Brea Avenue. 

Deputies were initially speaking with a victim when they noticed the suspect and attempted to detain him. 

The suspect allegedly resisted, leading to a physical altercation during which a deputy fired, hitting the suspect in the lower torso.

The suspect was hospitalized and is in stable condition. 

No deputies were injured.

What we don't know:

The suspect's identity was not released.

What's next:

The investigation continues is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked  to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

The Source: Information for this story is from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

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