Deputies on ‘long road to recovery’

Hunt for ambush gunman continues

The two Los Angeles County sheriff ’s deputies who were shot in an apparent ambush this month have “a long road to recovery” after being discharged from the hospital, the sheriff ’s department announced Monday.

“Great News ... both of our Deputies from the #ComptonAmbush have been discharged from the hospital and are resting,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department tweeted. “They both have a long road to recovery and #LASD appreciates your continued prayers and all the support. #LASDStrong”

The 31-year-old female deputy and 24-year-old male deputy underwent surgery Sep. 12 after they were repeatedly shot while sitting in a patrol car parked near a metro stop in Compton.

On Thursday, Sheriff Alex Villanueva told ABC News that one of the deputies had been released from the intensive care unit and would soon be released from the hospital. He will need more surgeries on his arm, ABC reported.

The other deputy was shot in the jaw and arms, Villanueva said.

Last week, Villanueva said that investigators have “promising leads” in the search for the gunman, and officials have also asked for the public’s help in identifying the shooter. Surveillance video released by police shows a person walking up to the patrol car and shooting through the passenger-side window with a handgun.

Officials offered a reward for information leading to an arrest that has swelled to $300,000. During an interview with KABC Radio on Monday, Villanueva challenged Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to match the reward money, citing James’ support of the Black Lives Matter movement.