An investigation is underway after a deputy with the U.S. Marshal Service and a suspect were injured in a shooting during an immigration enforcement operation in South Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.

The incident was reported at about 8:52 a.m. in the area of 400 E 20th Street, which is a few blocks south of the 10 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The LAPD told CBS LA that a shooting occurred involving a federal agent. The U.S. Marshal Service later confirmed that a deputy with the agency, along with a suspect, was injured as they were assisting in an arrest for illegal entry.

According to Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, the suspect "weaponized his vehicle and began ramming the law enforcement vehicle in an attempt to flee" when fe

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