A person was hospitalized Wednesday morning after they were shot by a San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy in East County, according to law enforcement.
The shooting occurred at around 10:30 a.m. in the 9200 block of Briette Place in Lakeside, just north of Interstate 8 and west of Lake Jennings Park Road.
The extent of the person’s injuries is not yet known; the deputy was uninjured in the incident. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s department told NBC 7 that the injuries are not expected to be fatal.
Two hours after the shooting a few patrol cars were still visible in the residential neighborhood.
It’s not clear yet what led to the shooting.
The San Diego Police Department will be investigating the shooting per a cross-departmental memorandum of understanding.
Check back here for updates on this breaking news story — Ed.