A suspect was shot and killed by California authorities after they were responding to a domestic situation and he allegedly stormed out of the house and began opening fire on officers.
On Tuesday, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office said deputies from the Hemet Sheriff's Station responded to the 26300 block of Jepson Court at approximately 11:41 p.m. after they were called about a physical altercation between members of the family. During the confrontation, an adult victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
“Officers arrived at the residence and contacted the suspect at the front door. The suspect was uncooperative and locked the door. While officers were outside attempting to contact the involved parties, the suspect shot them with an assault rifle from inside the residence. home”. Said Sergeant Wenndy Brito-González.
Police said the suspect was wearing a bulletproof vest and was armed with an “assault rifle” when he emerged from the home and fired at officers a second time. At least one officer returned fire, wounding the suspect.
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The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said deputies assigned to the Hemet Sheriff's Station responded to the 26300 block of Jepson Court in Hemet at 11:41 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, when a shooting broke out between a suspect and officers. (Riverside County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
Officers provided medical assistance at the scene until paramedics arrived and the suspect was later transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
No deputies were injured during this incident, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
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Officers provided medical assistance at the scene until paramedics arrived and the suspect was later transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. (Riverside County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
The adult victim at the residence was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
In accordance with department policy, the deputy involved will be placed on paid administrative leave.
The deputy's name was not revealed. The identity of the suspect was also withheld. (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The deputy's name was not released. The identity of the suspect was also withheld.
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The Riverside County District Attorney's Office, assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff's Force Investigations Department, is investigating the officer-involved shooting. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Riverside County Investigating Prosecutor Mario Moreno or Riverside County Sheriff's Lead Investigator Martin Alfaro at 951-955-2777.
