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Chula Vista Police Shoot Suspect Who Fired at Officers After Spring Valley Pursuit

The San Diego Police Department is leading an outside investigation under the countywide protocol.

Overview

  • Police were investigating a reported domestic violence incident involving a gun when they located a vehicle tied to the case around 5:25 p.m.
  • Officers attempted a stop, the driver fled and nearly struck an officer, and a pursuit followed into Spring Valley.
  • The chase ended in a crash at Sweetwater Road and Tyler Street, and one occupant of the other vehicle was treated for minor pain and released.
  • Investigators say the suspect fired a handgun at pursuing officers before an officer and a sergeant shot him in the leg, causing non-life-threatening injuries.
  • After hospital care, the man was booked on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer; no officers were hurt, and SDPD asked witnesses to contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.