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Gunman Critically Injures 2 Los Angeles County Deputies in Compton, Sheriff's Dep't Says

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Gunman Critically Injures 2 Los Angeles County Deputies in Compton, Sheriff's Dep't Says

07:58 GMT 13.09.2020

© AFP 2023 / Mark RALSTONPolice patrol outside the leased Hollywood Hills house of Rapper YG, after sheriff's homicide bureau detectives served a search warrant in connection with a deadly shootout that took place earlier this month in Compton, California on July 18, 2019

Police patrol outside the leased Hollywood Hills house of Rapper YG, after sheriff's homicide bureau detectives served a search warrant in connection with a deadly shootout that took place earlier this month in Compton, California on July 18, 2019 - Sputnik International

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A gunman approached a patrol vehicle and opened fire at two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies in the city of Compton on Saturday night, and both officers were transferred to a local hospital in critical condition, the department said.

"Moments ago, 2 of our Sheriff Deputies were shot in Compton and were transported to a local hospital. They are both still fighting for their lives, so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tweeted.

The department posted a video of the incident and said that the gunman opened fire "without warning or provocation."

The suspect remains at large.

Update: The gunman walked up on the deputies and opened fire without warning or provocation. pic.twitter.com/cBQjyKkoxJ
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) September 13, 2020