Authorities in California shot and killed a suspect while responding to a domestic situation, but the suspect then ran out of the home and began firing at officers.
On Tuesday, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office announced that Deputies with the Hemet Sheriff's Office in Hemet were dispatched to the 26300 block of Jepson Court around 11:41 p.m. after receiving a report of an altercation between family members. During the collision, an adult female victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
“Officers arrived at the residence and contacted the suspect at the front door. The suspect was uncooperative and closed the door. While deputies attempted to make contact with parties outside, the suspect fired at them with an assault rifle from inside the residence,” said Sergeant Wendy Brito-Gonzalez.
Police said the suspect, wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with an “assault rifle,” exited the home and fired a second shot at officers. At least one deputy opened fire, striking the suspect.
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The Riverside County Sheriff's Office says that on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 11:41 p.m., deputies assigned to the Hemet Sheriff's Department responded to the 26300 block of Jepson Court in Hemet, where a suspect and a deputy were located. It was announced that a shooting had occurred. (Riverside County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
Officers provided medical assistance at the scene until paramedics arrived and the suspect was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
No deputies were injured in the 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 taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. (Riverside County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)
An adult female victim who was in the residence was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
Per department policy, the deputy involved will be placed on paid administrative leave.
The deputy's name has not been released. The identity of the suspect was also not released. (Irrfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The deputy's name has not been released. The identity of the suspect was also not released.
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The Riverside County District Attorney's Office, part of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office Investigations Unit, is investigating the deputy-involved shooting. This is an active investigation currently underway.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Riverside County District Attorney Investigator Mario Moreno or Riverside County Sheriff's Chief Investigator Martin Alfaro at 951-955-2777.
