A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was reportedly shot in an incident near the San Bernardino (10) Freeway and Barranca Avenue in West Covina earlier today, prompting a swift law enforcement response and a search for the suspect.
According to initial reports from the scene, the deputy was struck in a bulletproof vest and remained conscious and alert. However, as a precautionary measure, the deputy is being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
Law enforcement officials have established a perimeter in the area as they actively search for the suspect involved in the shooting. There have been unconfirmed reports suggesting that one individual has been detained in connection with the incident.
Details surrounding the circumstances leading to the shooting are still emerging, and the nature of the encounter between the deputy and the suspect remains under investigation.