LASD patrol automotive struck by gunfire in Rolling Hills Property – NBC Los Angeles
A sheriff’s deputy’s marked patrol automobile was struck by gunfire Sunday within the Rolling Hills Estates space, authorities stated.
In response to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division (LASD), deputies responded to a name about a number of autos reportedly rushing within the space round 9:08 a.m. within the 600 block of Deep Valley Drive.
A deputy assigned to the division’s Lomita Station had simply completed talking with the reporting get together and was driving away when he heard a loud pop coming from the rear of his patrol automobile.
After stopping to evaluate the state of affairs and exiting the automobile, the deputy found it had been struck by gunfire.
“He noticed and confirmed what seemed to be a single bullet gap on the passenger aspect of the trunk hatch; no exit bullet gap was discovered,” stated LASD.
LASD stated the deputy was not injured.
Deputies, together with officers from the Palos Verdes Estates Police Division, the Torrance Police Division, and the division’s Aero Bureau, arrange a containment perimeter within the surrounding space to analyze the state of affairs.
Officers urged the general public to keep away from the realm surrounding Silver Spur Highway between Crenshaw Boulevard and Hawthorne Boulevard.
Anybody with info is inspired to contact the Lomita Station at (310) 539-1661. Nameless ideas could also be offered via Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
