Full Notification

On May 14th at approximately 8:00pm KCSO deputies were dispatched to the 10000-blk of Shellabarger Rd. to check the welfare of a male who was reported to be suffering from a mental health crisis and was possibly armed with a firearm. Deputies employed multiple de-escalation techniques over the course of several hours attempting to get the subject to disarm. The subject allegedly fired on deputies on scene, which caused an officer involved shooting. The subject was transported to an area hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. No Sheriff's Office personnel were injured during the incident. Detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the officer involved shooting investigation, which is ongoing. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (661) 861-3110.