NORCO, CA (LAI) – A Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputy fatally shot an armed suspect in Norco, with the incident now under investigation. The confrontation occurred near Hamner Avenue and Sixth Street, following a report received at 6:02 p.m. on Thursday about a suspect wielding a knife.
Upon arrival, deputies commanded the individual to relinquish the knife, according to Sgt. Deirdre Vickers. The suspect, however, disregarded the deputies’ orders and moved towards them with the knife, prompting a deputy to open fire. Despite attempts by the deputies to provide medical assistance, the suspect was declared deceased at the scene.
The deputy involved in the shooting is set to be placed on paid administrative leave, in line with departmental policy, as the investigation continues. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact either California Highway Patrol Investigator Steven Cuevas or Riverside County Sheriff’s Master Investigator Dan Moody at 951-955-2777.