Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Oct. 6 near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Cadillac Avenue.

Deputies with the department’s Transit Services Bureau were called to the area at approximately 3:45 p.m. after receiving a report of a disturbance. They encountered a suspect who was armed with a stick. The suspect advanced on deputies, who fired at least one shot, striking the victim. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The suspect, who was reported to be a transient, was not identified.

Whenever a deputy-involved shooting occurs, multiple investigations immediately begin, according to authorities. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323)890-5500.