Three deputies injured after defendant tries to flee courtroom in Riverside

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Three Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were injured when a defendant attempted to flee a courtroom Friday morning.

The incident happened just before Noon at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the judge remanded that the defendant be taken into custody during a court hearing. When deputies attempted to take him into custody, he refused and attempted to flee. Deputies pursued him and were able to detain him…

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