Deputy shot by sniper in rural area of Southern California

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) _ Authorities Saturday were searching for a sniper who shot a Southern California sheriff's deputy twice and fired at other people several times. <br/><br/>The Orange County deputy,

Saturday, June 12th 2004, 6:41 pm

By: News On 6

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) _ Authorities Saturday were searching for a sniper who shot a Southern California sheriff's deputy twice and fired at other people several times.

The Orange County deputy, who was not immediately identified, was on foot when he was shot once in each shoulder Saturday morning, said sheriff's Lt. Ted Boyne. The deputy was treated at a hospital and was in good condition.

Boyne said the sniper had fired at other people since the deputy was shot, but no one else was hit.

``We've got an active sniper situation,'' Boyne said.

Deputies searched an area of rural eastern Orange County east of Irvine Lake.

No other details were immediately available.