A California sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Thursday and the suspect died after being fatally shot by authorities.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said a deputy was shot in Jurupa Valley, 50 miles east of Los Angeles.
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The deputy was shot during a traffic stop around 2 p.m. The deputy tried pulling over a vehicle but the driver fled and opened fire, Fox Los Angeles reported.
Police units pursued the suspect on Interstate 15 and shot by law enforcement. The suspect was taken to a hospital and died.
A large group of law enforcement was seen outside the Riverside Community Hospital where the deputy died.
Sheriff Chad Bianco is expected to hold a news conference Thursday evening.
