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Compton pursuit ends with deputy-involved shooting; 2 suspects hurt

Thursday, October 25, 2012
Authorities investigate a deputy-involved shooting in Compton on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.

Authorities investigate a deputy-involved shooting in Compton on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. (KABC Photo)

An investigation is under way in Compton into a shooting involving sheriff's deputies.

The shooting occurred Wednesday night at the end of a pursuit on the 1600 block of East San Luis Street.

It's unclear what prompted the chase and what prompted deputies to open fire on the three suspects. Two were injured and taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.

The third suspect was taken into custody. No deputies were injured.

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