A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was shot Monday on the ten Freeway, authorities mentioned.
The Sheriff’s Division confirmed to The Instances {that a} deputy assigned to a bike unit was shot on the freeway in West Covina however didn’t present further data, saying the investigation is ongoing.
The westbound lanes of the ten Freeway had been closed in West Covina close to Barranca Road, NBC4 reported.
Sources informed The Instances the deputy was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound to the again.
Nicole Nishida, a spokeswoman for the division, mentioned the deputy was carrying a bullet-resistant vest and is in steady situation.
Authorities mentioned they’re wanting into an individual of curiosity in reference to the capturing. Deputies tracked a white van and now have a La Puente house surrounded, sources informed The Instances.
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