A man was shot by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies near a West Hollywood shopping mall following a domestic violence incident on Saturday, as per multiple reports. The shooting occurred just before 6:00 p.m. in the 7100 block of Santa Monica Boulevard. This region is known for its bustling traffic and proximity to the West Hollywood Gateway Mall. According to KTLA, a woman alleged that her ex-boyfriend had attacked her before she was able to flee into a nearby alley, where a confrontation with deputies later ensued.
It is reported that the deputies were responding to the aforementioned domestic violence incident when they spotted the suspect close to Santa Monica Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Attempts to detain the man led to a physical altercation, during which the suspect was shot. Sources say he was taken to a hospital with at least one gunshot wound to his torso and remained in stable condition. No deputies were reported injured. The law enforcement response triggered extensive street closures in the area.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has not disclosed details on what preceded the shooting, which resulted in the suspect being hospitalized, as mentioned in a brief update from CBS Los Angeles. Furthermore, ABC7 highlighted the aftermath of the shooting, noting that the area experienced several street closures as the investigation by LASD continued, though it remains unclear what the suspect was originally wanted for.
"I just heard a bunch of helicopters and sirens and then I decided to come out and see what was going on," Ryan Edler, a resident, told KTLA. The Sheriff's Department is seeking assistance from anyone who might have information regarding the incident. Specific inquiries can be directed to LASD's Homicide Bureau or L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers, and anonymous tips are welcome.
