Stockton, CA – A Stockton police officer was killed when he was shot multiple times while sitting in his patrol car on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at about 10:40 a.m. on May 11 in the 4400-block of La Crest Way in a residential area off Bianchi Road and near the Calaveras River, KCRA reported.
Stockton police tweeted that an officer and a male suspect had both been shot and had both been transported to the hospital.
Shortly after 1 p.m. local time, the Stockton Police Department announced the wounded officer had died.
SPD News: OIS Update
We are sad to announce that our police officer from this morning’s shooting has died from his injuries. The suspect also died from his injuries. More details will be released during a press conference which will be held later today. pic.twitter.com/zcGf2mq0p6— Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) May 11, 2021
The suspect was has also died, according to Stockton PD.
Police have not said what led up to the shooting.
Witnesses who live in the area said they heard 10 to 15 gunshots in rapid succession.
There was a bullet-riddled patrol car parked at the scene, KCRA reported.
SPD News: OIS Update
We can confirm that one Stockton Police Officer and one suspect, a male, have been shot. Both were transported to an area hospital and their conditions are unknown. We will release more details when they become available. pic.twitter.com/oCLDlHOO69— Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) May 11, 2021
DEVELOPING: Stockton police are investigating an officer involved shooting in the 4400 block of La Cresta Way in Stockton. pic.twitter.com/oEDlSybduw
— KCRA Kay Recede (@KayRecede) May 11, 2021
LiveCopter 3 is over a shooting scene that involved a Stockton police officer and suspect https://t.co/6VvXIguHes
— kcranews (@kcranews) May 11, 2021
Please please pray for the Stockton police officer killed while sitting in his car. I am sick 😢 🙏🏻💙👮♀️ pic.twitter.com/pgAcs3OPdW
— Kim (Ben Calls Me Nana) ❤️ 👠 (@NanaLuvsShoes) May 11, 2021
A shattered window on a @StocktonPolice unit here on scene in front of a home where this officer involved shooting occurred. pic.twitter.com/nxQVelk5nt
— Gabriel Porras (@Gabriel_Porras_) May 11, 2021
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Stockton Police Department! pic.twitter.com/QgtezuIzdW
— Stockton 99 Speedway (@Stockton99) May 11, 2021
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