LASD deputies open fire on suspect in South Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Sheriffs' Department deputies opened fire on a suspect in South Los Angeles on Saturday. 

The circumstances leading up to the shooting were not immediately known, though deputies were dispatched to the area near 87th Street and Western Avenue a little before 2:55 p.m. for unknown reasons. 

At some point, they opened fire on a suspect after one of the deputies was allegedly struck by a car. That deputy was hospitalized but is expected to recover and at the latest remained in stable condition.

Deputies did not confirm whether the suspect was struck by gunfire. 

Investigators did not provide any further information.