Suspect shot dead at Valencia mall, deputy injured

New details released on fatal shooting involving deputy in Valencia

The suspect was shot after allegedly assaulting a deputy at the Westfield mall. He died at the hospital, authorities said.

VALENCIA, Calif. - An investigation is underway in Valencia after a suspect was fatally shot and a deputy injured Wednesday night.

It happened around 10:44 p.m. at the Westfield Valencia Town Center located in the 24000 block of Valencia Boulevard.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, sheriff's deputies responded to a store in the Westfield shopping mall after a security guard reported an "aggressive" trespasser. At the scene, deputies encountered the man and that's when a deputy was allegedly punched and repeatedly hit in the face, leading to the shooting of the suspect.

The suspect died at a local hospital.

The deputy was also taken to the hospital for treatment of head injuries and has since been released.

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Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or at lacrimestoppers.org.

Santa Clarita Crime and Public Safety Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department