L.A. Deputy Injured in Apparent Accidental Shooting

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the Compton station, according to a tweet from the sheriff's department.

Staff Writer
May 2, 2018

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was injured Tuesday after an apparent accidental shooting, authorities said.

A Los Angeles deputy was rushed to the hospital after an apparent accidental shooting. Photo: KABC screen captureA Los Angeles deputy was rushed to the hospital after an apparent accidental shooting. Photo: KABC screen capture

The unidentified deputy is in stable condition and is undergoing treatment at a Lynwood, CA, hospital, reports KABC.

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the Compton station, according to a tweet from the sheriff's department. The specific details of the incident have not been disclosed.

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