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The deputy was alerted to a person standing on the sidewalk holding a handgun, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release.

Commands were given to the suspect, but they were ignored, according to the news release.

“The suspect continued to manipulate the weapon, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred,” the Sheriff’s Office stated.

The suspect was provided medical aid at the scene and then transported to a local hospital. There was no immediate word on the condition of the suspect.

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The deputy, who was placed on paid administrative leave per department policy, was not injured in the incident.