Man shot, killed by LA County Sheriff's deputies at Carson gas station

A man, shot by deputies, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the LA County Sheriff’s Department.

A man was shot and killed early Monday by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies in a confrontation at a Carson gas station.

The shooting was reported at around 2:20 a.m. in the 17400 block of S. Central Ave. near Artesia Boulevard.

The man died at the scene.

It’s not clear what led up to the shooting. No deputies were injured.

A large perimeter was set up near the Chevron gas station.

The CHP also closed the 91 Freeway offramp on Central Avenue during the early morning hours while the investigation continued.

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