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1 person injured in officer-involved shooting in San Diego

An armed person was shot during an officer-involved shooting in San Diego’s Morena neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to CBS 8.

The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. near the 4700 block of Friars Road, according to the San Diego Police Department. Paramedics were with the person who was shot, but officials have not released their identity or condition.

According to CBS 8, Chopper 8 observed a body covered by a tarp on the roadway while flying over the scene.

Friars Road remains closed in both directions between Sea World Drive and Napa Street. Police are asking drivers to continue avoiding the area while the investigation continues. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office will lead the investigation into the shooting.

Officials have not released the person’s name, confirmed their condition or explained what led to the shooting. Police have also not specified what type of weapon the person was carrying.

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