LA Sheriff’s Deputy Lied About Being Shot by Sniper, Authorities Say

Capt. Kent Wegener (L) and Asst. Sheriff Sheriff Robin Limon said at a press conference of Aug. 24, 2019, that deputy Angel Reinosa admitted to fabricating the sniper shooting that resulted in a massive response earlier in the week. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Authorities say a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who said he was shot in a station parking lot was lying.

Assistant Sheriff Robin Limon said at a news conference on Saturday, Aug. 24, that 21-year-old deputy Angel Reinosa’s claim last Wednesday of a reported sniper assault was fabricated.