Norwalk: Leopoldo Huizar, 24

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Leopoldo Huizar, a 24-year-old Latino, died Sunday, Sept. 20, after he was shot by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in the 11600 block of East Imperial Highway in Norwalk, authorities said.A deputy was patrolling the area around the Towne House Motel when he ‘encountered a suspicious male’ in the back parking lot, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department.

Huizar was belligerent, authorities said, and resisted the deputy while he tried to check him for weapons. Huizar apparently pulled a gun out of his waistband and the deputy shot him, according to the statement.

Huizar was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:36 p.m., said Ed Winter, a spokesman for the county coroner’s office. A loaded handgun was recovered from the scene, authorities said.

-- Anthony Pesce

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