Deputies shoot robbery suspect in Norwalk
Deputies shot a man they said pulled out a shotgun when they tried to detain him. He’s expected to survive his injuries.
NORWALK, Calif. – Los Angeles sheriff’s officials Sunday are continuing to investigate the shooting of a robbery suspect by a deputy in Norwalk.
The shooting occurred about 5:40 p.m. Saturday near a business on the 11000 block of Rosecrans Avenue at Studebaker Road, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Four deputies responded and observed the male suspect — identified by his clothing as described during the initial call — walking toward the rear parking lot of the business.
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When the deputies attempted to detain him, the suspect produced a shotgun and the deputy involved shooting occurred, sheriff’s investigators said.
The man, said to be 35 to 40 years old, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Investigators later learned the man had entered the location, pointed a shotgun at the employees and stole money and merchandise.
A shotgun was recovered at the scene, authorities said.
No other suspects are being sought.