Sheriff's deputy shoots, wounds suspect after report of trespassing near Redlands Metrolink tracks

REDLANDS, Calif. (KABC) -- A deputy shot and wounded a suspect after responding to a report of trespassing Monday morning on Metrolink tracks in Redlands, authorities said.

The confrontation occurred about 7:30 a.m. between Nevada and California streets, just south of the 10 Freeway, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

After being shot, the unidentified man was given medical aid by deputies and transported to a hospital in unknown condition, sheriff's Lt. Kari Klaus said during a news conference at the scene. The deputy was not injured.

Metrolink service was suspended at the location. Officials hoped to resume service in time for the afternoon commute.

Video from the scene showed more than a dozen investigators, including deputies and detectives, scouring the train tracks and the surrounding area for evidence.

The circumstances that prompted the trespassing report and the shooting were not immediately available.