A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was shot in Lancaster on Saturday, according to department officials. 

It happened in the 1200 block of Meadow View Circle near Avenue J-12 and 10th Street West at around 7:25 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

The deputy was taken to a hospital for treatment where department officials say they are in critical but stable condition.

A suspect was also struck by gunfire during the shooting. He was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. He has not yet been identified. 

LASD officials say that deputies were called to the area for reports of a robbery at around 7:07 p.m., and that the shooting happened nearly 15 minutes after. 

The department's Homicide Bureau has assumed the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.