A man was shot and wounded in a confrontation Tuesday night with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in East Los Angeles, authorities said.
The shooting occurred about 9 p.m. in the 900 block of South Kern Avenue after the man allegedly brandished a weapon, the department said.
The man was hit at least once and took off running before collapsing on the street, said Deputy Jeff Gordon. The victim was taken to hospital. His condition was not known.
Detectives were at the scene searching for evidence, including the reported weapon. No other details were available.
–Robert J. Lopez