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Released: January 24, 2017 - Tuesday, 04:44 AM
Two Deputies approached the vehicle and made contact with the suspect. 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. It was at that time, it was discovered the suspect was deceased.
The investigation continues. No further information is available at this time.
Officer-Involved Shooting
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, AtascaderoVictim Information: Adult maleSuspect Information: N/AOn 1-24-17, Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a wanted suspect who was driving southbound on Highway 101. The suspect pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road near the Santa Barbara Road exit in Atascadero.Two Deputies approached the vehicle and made contact with the suspect. 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. It was at that time, it was discovered the suspect was deceased.
The investigation continues. No further information is available at this time.
