Madera Police release dash camera video from the officer involved shooting

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- In the video, 39-year-old Saul Santana is seen driving slowly before stopping his truck, stepping out, and aiming a handgun at officers. That's when one officer opened fire, shooting five rounds and hitting Santana once in the shoulder.


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Officials say Santana did not fire the weapon and when they went to give him medical attention they found he had a serious, self-inflicted neck wound. For this reason, officials say there is reason to believe he intended to be stopped and shot by officers.

Santana is recovering in the hospital.
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