WINTON, CA — “On August 18 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Merced County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 6700 block of Cypress Avenue for a report of a domestic incident involving a firearm.
During the investigation, deputies learned that 46-year-old Raul Guardado Jr. had threatened to kill the victim and fired a firearm at her. The victim sustained minor injuries from broken glass during the altercation.
Deputies believed Guardado was still armed and had barricaded himself inside a residence. Due to the severity of the incident, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, and detectives responded to assist…