Slow-speed chase results in officer-involved shooting in Merced

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced Police have confirmed that a slow-speed chase involving Merced County Sheriff's deputies has resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

Authorities, including the SWAT team, are on scene at Lopes Avenue and Sydney Court. The area is currently blocked off.

The incident was reported just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Neighbor Keith Ensminger said he was walking his dog when it happened, "I walk down there once the gunfire had stopped. I walked down to see if I could talk to somebody and let them know that I saw something out here. And then the policeman said no go away cause there's an active shooting situation going on. "

Slow-speed chase results in officer-involved shooting in Merced


At this time it is unclear if there are any injuries or if there are any suspects.



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