California deputy shot during attempted traffic stop

A Southern California sheriff's deputy was shot Tuesday while trying to make a traffic stop, authorities said. 

The unidentified deputy with the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department was attempting a traffic stop when the shooting occurred, the department said. 

A Southern California sheriff's deputy was shot Tuesday while trying to make a traffic stop, authorities said.  (Fox LA)

Images captured by Fox Los Angeles showed a deputy cruiser burned and heavily damaged in the front. 

The deputy was alert and taken to a hospital for treatment. Details about what led to the shooting or the extent of the deputy's injuries were not disclosed. Officials did not say whether a suspect had been identified. 

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August 18, 2021 at 12:18PM
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