A woman was shot and killed by Los Angeles County Department Sheriff's deputies in Rosemead and an investigation of the shooting is underway on Thursday.
Sheriff's detectives were called at 12:30 a.m. Thursday to the 8700 block of Scott Street between Abliene Street and Valley Boulevard regarding a barricaded arson suspect, the sheriff's department reported.
During the course of serving a search warrant at the location, a deputy-involved shooting occurred. The woman was struck by gunfire and taken to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, said Lt. Michael Modica.
No deputies were injured during the shooting.
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Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
