2 deputies fired upon in East LA area but not hurt

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| Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies came under fire Thursday in the East Los Angeles area but were not injured, and authorities were seeking the suspect or suspects involved.

The shots were fired at the deputies about 10:20 a.m. near Saybrook Avenue and Allston Street, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported.

The deputies returned fire, but it was unclear if any suspect was injured.

A perimeter was established and a neighborhood put on lockdown, KTLA5 reported.

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