An investigation is underway after one person was shot and injured by an Escondido Police officer early Tuesday.
The shooting was reported around 4 a.m. near North Elm Street and East Grand Avenue in an alleyway near some homes and businesses, police said.
The person shot was taken to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown. Officials at the scene said an Escondido Police officer involved in the shooting was not injured.
It is still unclear what prompted the shooting. An NBC 7 reporter is at the scene gathering more information.
The San Diego Police Department is investigating the incident per a memorandum of understanding that prevents law enforcement agencies from investigating use-of-force cases involving their own officers.
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