Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies have shot and killed a man they say pulled a gun as they confronted him in East Los Angeles. The shooting took place about 5:30 p.m. Monday on 4th Street as deputies approached the man, according to a Sheriff’s Department statement. “Upon contact with the suspect, the suspect drew a firearm“ and was shot several times, the department said. His name was not immediately released. Other details, including how many deputies opened fire, were not immediately released.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 17, 2019 04:41 UTC