A stabbing suspect fled on foot after crashing into a convenience store following a pursuit in Compton early Tuesday.
The incident began after someone was attacked with a knife at around 4 a.m. near the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
A man ran into the AM-PM store, and said a fight was happening outside. A deputy who was inside dashed to his car, and then chased a grey vehicle around the block a few times.
The attacker then crashed into the shop, and fled on foot. It is believed the man might have stolen the vehicle in a carjacking.
A perimeter has been set-up during a police search.
The victim, who was in a green car nearby, was taken to the hospital and is in an unknown condition. Police initially said the victim was shot, but later said the case involved a stabbing.
Investigator's said the victim was not cooperating with officers.