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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into a deputy-involved shooting. 

The incident occurred Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at approximately 12:16 p.m.

A Deputy from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle on a frontage road of the southbound I-5 Freeway approximately one mile north of Templin Highway in Gorman.

During the traffic stop, the deputy had the driver exit the vehicle and was escorting him back to his patrol car when the suspect broke free and ran.

The suspect ran up an embankment, deputy returned to his patrol car, and reversed to an access road. At which time the suspect ran back to his vehicle.

The deputy chased on foot. An altercation ensued at the door of the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect drove away, dragging the deputy with him.

The suspect crashed through a chain-link fence leading to the southbound I-5 shoulder. He then crashed again through the fence back to the frontage road and a deputy involved shooting occurred.

The suspect was struck by gunfire and pronounced deceased at the scene.

A handgun was recovered at the scene where the suspect was sitting.

The deputy was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries and has been released.

The investigation is on-going and there is no additional information at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
 
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org 
 
Forwarded by:  
Deputy Alejandra Parra 
Sheriff's Information Bureau 
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012  
http://www.lasd.org    
213-229-1700  
  
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 




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DATE:   Wednesday, August 11, 2021      
                            
TIME:  Approximately 12:15 p.m.
                               
LOCATION:  5 Fwy/ Vista Del Lago Rd, Lebec
    
SUSPECT:  Male Adult   
  
HANDLING UNIT: Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Robert Westphal
 
NARRATIVE:  
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Detectives are responding to investigate a deputy-involved shooting. The incident was reported Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at approximately 12:15 p.m., in the area of the 5 Fwy and Vista Del Lago in Lebec.
 
The suspect was struck by gunfire. His condition is unknown at this time.
 
No deputies were injured. 
  
There is no additional information available at this time.
 
Whenever a deputy-involved shooting occurs involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, and a person is struck by gunfire, multiple independent investigations immediately begin at the scene.  These include separate investigations by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department immediately notifies the Office of the Inspector General who sends a representative to the incident scene and provides independent oversight throughout the investigative process.  Once concluded, a preliminary review is conducted by the Critical Incident Review Panel to determine whether any immediate actions are warranted.  Every aspect of the shooting is reviewed by the Sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.  Input from Constitutional Policing Advisors is provided during the process.  The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Justice System Integrity Division, conducts a legal analysis to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed and if the shooting was legally justified. 
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
Forwarded by:  
Deputy Alejandra Parra
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
Website: http://www.lasd.org 
 
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department