2 sheriffs deputies shot, wounded; gunman remains at large

BELLFLOWER – Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were hospitalized in fair condition today with wounds they suffered in a shooting in Bellflower, and the gunman who wounded them remained at large, authorities said.

Both of the deputies underwent surgery and were expected to survive, sheriff’s Deputy Trina Schrader said.

The shooting occurred about 10:50 p.m. Thursday in the 9000 block of Oak Street, sheriff’s Deputy Mike Barraza said. The wounded deputies, both men, were taken by other deputies to Long Beach Memorial Hospital.

A search for the suspect – who is armed – was underway in the area of Lakewood Boulevard between Alondra Boulevard and Flower Street, north of the 91 Freeway, deputies said.

A SWAT unit was on the scene, according to the sheriff’s department, joining more than 40 patrol cars that ABC7 reported were on the scene assisting with the search.

Authorities advised the public to stay away from the area until further notice.

Anyone with information on the shooting can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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