L.A. sheriff’s deputies shoot and kill Lakewood man

A 34-year-old man was shot and killed by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies on Thursday, according to authorities.

Homicide investigators responded to reports of a deputy-involved shooting Thursday around 12:15 a.m. in the 15000 block of Paramount Boulevard, near Somerset Boulevard, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

Paramedics arrived at the location and pronounced the suspect dead.

He was later identified by the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner as Juan Alvarez.

Anyone with additional information regarding the shooting was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.