Deputy critically wounded, suspect killed in Southern California shootout

A deputy was hospitalized in critical condition and a suspect was killed following an exchange of gunfire in Los Angeles County over the weekend.

Deputies were investigating an armed robbery in Lancaster just prior to the shooting, which took place about 7:20 p.m. Saturday, June 7, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The initial robbery unfolded in the 1200 block of Meadow Circle, officials said…

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