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Released: January 24, 2017 - Tuesday, 04:00 PM
The suspect is identified as 34-year-old Josue Gallardo, a transient from the Paso Robles area. Gallardo had a warrant out for his arrest for a domestic violence incident which took place on 6-23-16. One of the Deputies involved in today's incident had taken the original domestic violence report and was familiar with the suspect and the suspect's vehicle. As the Deputies were on patrol this morning, they recognized the vehicle, pulled alongside it as it was traveling southbound on Highway 101 , identified the driver as Gallardo and knew he was wanted on domestic violence charges. That's when the traffic stop was initiated.
The suspect pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road. The two Deputies approached the vehicle and made contact with Gallardo. At that point, the suspect pulled a gun on the Deputies. The Deputies fired shots and then retreated. Backup units arrived on scene and the area was cleared. At that time, it was discovered the suspect was deceased.
This is an on-going investigation. Updates will be provided as appropriate.
Officer-Involved Shooting Update
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 1-24-17, Approximately 12:10 AMPlace of Occurrence: Southbound Highway 101 near Santa Barbara Road exit, Atascadero Victim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Josue Gallardo, 34, Transient from the Paso Robles areaThe Sheriff's Office is releasing new information regarding an officer-involved shooting which took place in the early morning hours of 1-24-17 on southbound Highway 101 near the Santa Barbara Road exit in Atascadero.The suspect is identified as 34-year-old Josue Gallardo, a transient from the Paso Robles area. Gallardo had a warrant out for his arrest for a domestic violence incident which took place on 6-23-16. One of the Deputies involved in today's incident had taken the original domestic violence report and was familiar with the suspect and the suspect's vehicle. As the Deputies were on patrol this morning, they recognized the vehicle, pulled alongside it as it was traveling southbound on Highway 101 , identified the driver as Gallardo and knew he was wanted on domestic violence charges. That's when the traffic stop was initiated.
The suspect pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road. The two Deputies approached the vehicle and made contact with Gallardo. At that point, the suspect pulled a gun on the Deputies. The Deputies fired shots and then retreated. Backup units arrived on scene and the area was cleared. At that time, it was discovered the suspect was deceased.
This is an on-going investigation. Updates will be provided as appropriate.
