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Released: November 2, 2012 - Friday, 03:36 PM

Officer Involved Shooting Investigation

Contact: Tony Cipolla Phone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 11-2-12Place of Occurrence: San Luis ObispoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Clifford Albert Scott, Jr., 22On 11-2-12, Clifford Albert Scott, Jr. was formally arraigned in a San Luis Obispo County Courtroom on attempted murder charges stemming from an officer involved shooting incident in Paso Robles. The Sheriff's Office began its investigation on 10-27-12, when Scott led the CHP on a car chase before crashing in downtown Paso Robles. Scott then ran away and tried to hide. But when CHP Officer A. Ayala found him, Scott began shooting and Officer Ayala returned fire. Both Scott and Officer Ayala were shot. Scott was taken to the hospital for his injuries and then booked into County Jail on 11-1-12. Booking photo release authorized.