Overview
- The San Bernardino County detective, who was shot during an investigative operation Wednesday, was airlifted to Antelope Valley Medical Center and underwent emergency surgery.
- The person who fired was pronounced dead at the scene after an exchange of gunfire and officials have not released the suspect’s identity.
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives are leading the active investigation because the incident occurred inside Los Angeles County and investigators are still determining whether a search warrant was executed.
- News helicopter and ground footage showed a white SUV or Cadillac Escalade with doors open and multiple law enforcement vehicles around a remote, junkyard-like site that has been taped off as a crime scene.
- Authorities have asked the public for tips and say the wounded detective is recovering and expected to be released from the hospital soon as the probe continues.