Deputies shoot allegedly armed suspect during confrontation outside of 7-Eleven in East LA
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies shot an allegedly armed man during a confrontation outside of a 7-Eleven station in East LA on Tuesday.
Deputies were called to the convenience store located in the 6500 block of E. Olympic Boulevard just after midnight in regards to a disturbance, according to a statement from the department.
Upon arrival, they found a man who allegedly had a handgun.
Circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, but deputies opened fire on the suspect shortly after arriving on scene.
The unidentified man was taken to a hospital in unknown condition.
No other injuries were reported in the incident.