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Suspect evades capture after assaulting deputy in Lakewood

LASD in standoff with suspect accused of assaulting a deputy
LASD in standoff with suspect accused of assaulting a deputy 00:21

Deputies Saturday continued the search for a man who allegedly assaulted a sheriff's deputy in Lakewood and fled to a nearby home, leading to a standoff. 

According to a watch commander with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the deputy was not hospitalized for his injuries after the alleged assault. 

It happened at about 5:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Rosecrans Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard, the watch commander said.

The suspect allegedly fled to a nearby residence in the area of Jersey Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard. 

Authorities set up a perimeter and were in a standoff with the suspect, yet no one was inside the dwelling when law enforcement finally gained entry into the residence around 11:30 p.m.

The sheriff's Lakewood station urged anyone with information regarding the suspect to call them at 562-623-3500.

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