Crime & Safety

Man Shot, Killed By OC Deputies In Laguna Hills: OCSD

The man was reportedly armed with a knife when he was shot and killed by Orange County Sheriff's deputies.

LAGUNA HILLS, CA — A man allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed by Orange County deputies in Laguna Hills, authorities said.

Deputies were dispatched a little later after 8 a.m. Saturday to an area near Ridge Route Drive and Moulton Park regarding a disturbance call, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

"Deputies encountered a male subject armed with a knife and a deputy- involved shooting occurred," the department said in a statement. "The subject was transported to the hospital. No deputies were injured."

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