BREAKING: Deputy Shot, Suspect Barricaded

Salinas, CA – A Monterey County sheriff’s deputy was shot on Wednesday morning as he was serving papers at a residence in Salinas.

The incident occurred just before 9 a.m. on May 31 when the deputy went to an apartment located in the area of East Market and Sun Street, KSBW reported.

Witnesses who heard the incident reporting having heard multiple gunshots.

Additional law enforcement officers responded to the scene at the report of gunfire, but by then, the suspect had barricaded himself inside his residence, KSBW reported.

Deputies evacuated the wounded deputy from the scene.

Monterey county sheriff’s deputy shot and injured at apartment on Sun st near east market just before 9 this am.. suspect barricaded inside home, shelter in place order issued, huge police presence on scene.. we’re live @ksbw at noon.. photo courtesy: Joanna Palomo pic.twitter.com/jH99axoj2s

— Felix Cortez (@FelixKSBW) May 31, 2023

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Nick Pasculli confirmed that a sheriff’s deputy from their department had been shot.

The wounded hero was transported to the hospital for treatment of his wounds, KSBW reported.

Officials have not yet released any details on the wounded deputy’s medical condition other than to say that he was still alive.

MCSO also hasn’t publicly identified the deputy who was shot.

Monterey County Deputy injured in a shooting near E. Market in Salinas. Deputy is being treated at the hospital. Suspect is barricaded in a building in the area. Dozens of law enforcement officials on here from state, local and federal agencies. Shelter in place for the area. pic.twitter.com/NpBUBRcBnR

— Paul Dudley (@PaulDudleyKSBW) May 31, 2023

Law enforcement officers have shut down streets in the area and residents are being asked not to return to their homes nearby until the all-clear signal has been given, KSBW reported.

Multiple other law enforcement agencies, including state and federal officers, were responding to the scene to assist local police.

Officers from across the Central Coast, state and federal are on scene dealing with a suspect still barricaded in a building. One officer has been shot and is being treated for their injuries. We’ll have more information as it comes up on @KIONnews #Salinas #MontereyCounty pic.twitter.com/ZpbzukCwCM

— Karl Cooke (@KarlCooke16) May 31, 2023

BREAKING: Large police presence in Salinas on E. Market. The road is shut down. Police from across Monterey County are here armed with large guns. We are working to learn more information @KIONnews pic.twitter.com/uT4Qb0NAjW

— Calista Silva (@SilvaPhotog) May 31, 2023

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