Man hospitalized after shootout with deputy sheriff in La Mirada parking lot

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department launched an investigation into the shooting of a deputy sheriff in La Mirada on Tuesday afternoon.

It happened around 1:45 p.m. in the 14700 block of Firestone Boulevard when the department's gang unit surrounded a murder suspect outside a local hotel. Officers in unmarked vehicles appeared to block the suspect's vehicle from leaving the parking lot.

An LASD spokesman said officers opened fire while attempting to arrest the armed suspect, hitting him at least once.

Paramedics took the man to the hospital in an unknown condition. According to LASD, none of the officers were injured.

The department urged anyone with information about the case to call the Homicide Unit at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or through their website.

Multiple agencies launch independent investigations into deputy shootings that result in injury. The Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau initially respond to the scene to conduct their own investigations.

The case is then referred to the Critical Incident Review Panel, which determines whether immediate action is required.

The Inspector General's Office is also sending a representative to oversee the investigation. The shooting will also be reviewed by the sheriff's Executive Force Review Committee.

Finally, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office will analyze the investigation to determine whether the shooting was legally justified or if charges should be filed.