LASD officer shoots 2 suspects Sunday near Monrovia

Sheriff’s homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the Deputy Involved shooting which occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 1:20 a.m. Detectives have learned that O.S.S. detectives saw a male with a gun at Ivory and Galen Streets, in the City of Duarte. A male Suspect entered a vehicle and a brief pursuit and ensued. The pursuit, which lasted for approximately 30 seconds, ended when the vehicle collided with a curb at the 2400 block of El Toro Rd, Monrovia County area.
 One of two suspects brandished a firearm, which resulted in a deputy involved shooting. Two Suspects were wounded and transported to a local hospital with unknown conditions. The suspects are male, Hispanic, ages 24 and 36. No deputies were injured. A weapon believed to be the suspect’s, was recovered at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. There is no further information available at this time.

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