Los Angeles County Deputy Stabbed Before Fatally Shooting Suspect in Lancaster
The wounded deputy was hospitalized with noncritical injuries, and the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau opened investigations.
- On Saturday, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was stabbed at the Lancaster Metrolink station, prompting deputies to fatally shoot the knife-wielding suspect.
- Deputies responded to a complaint about a man wielding two knives near Lancaster Boulevard and Sierra Highway at approximately 2 p.m. Saturday in an unincorporated area of Lancaster.
- Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed the deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and will recover. Luna said, "We are grateful that our deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries."
- Multiple investigations are underway by the LASD's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau, while the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office will determine if criminal charges are warranted.
- Authorities are seeking information about the incident; anyone with details is urged to contact the bureau at 323-890-5500 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 via the "P3 Tips" mobile app.
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An officer was attacked by a man armed with two knives in Lancaster; the sheriff was hospitalized with wounds that did not endanger his life.
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LOS ANGELES — A man stabbed a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy, then was fatally shot by deputies Saturday afternoon in Lancaster, according to the Sheriff's Department.
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