Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy involved shooting incident in the city of Lancaster.
On September 7, 2026, at approximately 9:46 a.m., Lancaster Station deputies responded to the 44000 block of 15th Street West in the city of Lancaster regarding a call of a domestic violence incident, man with a gun.
The call stated that a male adult, armed with a gun, is the ex-husband of the victim and he is trying to force her into a vehicle.
Responding deputies located and contacted the suspect in front of the location. The suspect was in possession of a handgun and he had his ex-wife in a headlock. When the suspect pointed his handgun and fired at deputies, a deputy involved shooting occurred.
The suspect was struck by gunfire. The victim and the deputies were uninjured.
Deputies rendered medical aid to the suspect. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded and transported the suspect to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing. 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 Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:
DATE: Monday, September 7, 2026
REPORTED AT: Approximately 9:55 a.m.
LOCATION: 44000 Block of 15th Street West, Lancaster 93534
SUSPECT(S): Male, Adult
HANDLING UNIT: Homicide Bureau- Lieutenant Steve De Jong
NARRATIVE:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting. The incident was reported Monday September 7, 2026, at approximately 9:55 a.m., in the 44000 Block of 15th West Street, Lancaster.
The suspect was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital.
No deputy personnel were injured during the incident
There is no additional information available at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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
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 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 the shooting was lawful.
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