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Suspect Wounded In Sun Valley Officer-Involved Shooting

SUN VALLEY (CBS) — Los Angeles Police Department officers shot and wounded a man outside a Sun Valley home Saturday evening, according to authorities.

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KNX 1070′s Vytas Safronikas Reports

The suspect allegedly threatened family members and then police officers with his gun.

The shooting occurred about 7 p.m. in the 7400 block of Craner Avenue.

Relatives of the suspect reportedly called police to say the suspect arrived at a family gathering, made threats and waived a gun.

Police reportedly shot the man multiple times when he "presented" the gun to officers outside.

The suspects condition is not known.

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