On Monday, January 2, 2012, at about 4:25PM, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop of a bicyclist in the 10500 block of Lower Azusa Avenue in Temple City.
During the contact,the deputy attempted to place the suspect under arrest for a narcotic related offense.
The suspect resisted the arrest and began fighting with the deputy. During the struggle, the suspect gabbed and attempted to take the deputy’s gun from his holster.
The deputy maintained control of his sidearm and broke the grasp of the suspect.
The suspect kicked and punched the deputy in his face and chest area during the fight.
As the suspect began to run from the location, the deputy ordered the suspect to stop.
As the suspect turned towards the deputy, he pulled a dark object from his waistband.
Believing the suspect had armed himself with a handgun and fearing for his safety, the deputy fired one round at the suspect.
The suspect ran southbound from the location.
It is unknown if the suspect was struck by the round.
A containment (search perimter) was set up and the subsequent search of the area did not locate the suspect.
The suspect is WANTED for Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer. He is described as:
32-37 year old Hispanic male.
Black hair, light eyes (possibly hazel)
5'08' - 5'11' tall
160-180 pounds
The suspect left his bicycle at the scene.
The deputy involved in the incident was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for minor injuries received during the assault.
An ongoing investigation is being conducted by detectives from Temple Sheriff's Station Detective Bureau, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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