Overview

• Deputies were called around 8:20 p.m. Saturday to investigate a reported robbery in the 1200 block of West Avenue K in Lancaster.
• The deputy was struck in the upper torso and taken to Antelope Valley Medical Center in critical but stable condition.
• The armed suspect exchanged fire with deputies and was pronounced dead at the scene.
• The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the deadly shootout.
• Authorities have not released details about the initial robbery or the suspect’s identity pending the ongoing investigation.