Man with replica gun shot in the leg by deputies in Willowbrook
A man who was armed with a replica semi-automatic handgun was shot by deputies in the Willowbrook area late Wednesday night.
The shooting happened at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Imperial Highway and Compton Avenue.
A man in his 60s was shot in the leg and taken to a hospital. His condition is not known, but he is expected to survive.
According to Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Derrick Alfred, deputies had been called to the area after a woman called 911 to report a man in a black trench coat and black hat had pointed a gun at her. The deputies responding to the call saw a man on the corner of Imperial and Compton who matched the description, and got out of their patrol vehicles to make contact with him.
Authorities say the man pulled out a black handgun, "and a deputy-involved shooting occurred."
A replica semi-automatic handgun was recovered at the scene, Alfred said.
The woman was not hurt and is cooperating with investigators.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information can contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
