Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were transported to the hospital late Saturday after being shot in Compton, authorities said.

LOS ANGELES Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were transported to the hospital late Saturday after being shot in Compton, authorities said.
The deputies, one male and one female, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and are in critical condition after being ambushed as they sat in their patrol vehicle, the department said on Twitter. Both are currently undergoing surgery, officials say. 
The incident occurred at the Metro Blue Line station, a short distance from the Compton sheriff’s station, according to KABC-TV.
“They are both still fighting for their lives, so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers,” the department tweeted.
The Los Angeles Times, citing sources, reported that at least one of the deputies was shot in the face and another in the head when the suspect approached their car. Detectives are reviewing video surveillance footage that captures parts of the attack, according to the Times.
The suspect remains at large.
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