by Timothy Rutt
A off-duty deputy sheriff was shot at but unhurt Saturday morning while driving in his personal vehicle, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
According to a press release, at about 3:40 AM Saturday, Dec. 22, an off-duty deputy was driving with his brother in the front passenger seat near Harriet Street and Lincoln Avenue in Altadena.
According to the release, "A dark-colored Lexus sedan pulled alongside the driver’s side of the deputy’s vehicle and a passenger from the suspect vehicle fired three rounds from a handgun at the deputy’s vehicle before speeding away. The deputy’s vehicle was struck one time. Neither occupant of the deputy’s vehicle was injured."
Altadena deputies responded to the location and searched the surrounding area, but could not locate the suspect's vehicle.
Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying any other victims and/or witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Altadena Station at 626-798-1131. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
