Two San Diego deputies injured by gunfire, wounds ‘not life-threatening’

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Two San Diego County sheriff’s deputies were injured Wednesday afternoon by gunfire in the Leucadia neighborhood of Encinitas, officials said.

Neither of the deputies suffered life-threatening wounds, officials said.

One was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition. The other was treated at the scene. The second deputy may have been struck by a ricochet from a bullet fired from inside a home. The two were investigating reports of a stolen car.

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Map: Approximate location of shooting shown in red. Credit: Google Maps