Riverside County sheriff's deputies shoot person while responding to mental health crisis

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Set us as preferred Sheriff’s deputies in Moreno Valley shot an individual while responding to a mental health crisis who, according to the Riverside County sheriff’s office, left the residence and aimed a firearm at the deputies.The individual, who the sheriff’s office has not identified, is in critical condition, according to a press release.Lt.Deirdre Vickers said the investigation was ongoing and did not provide further details when asked by The Times whether a firearm was retrieved from the scene or if officers had been called to the residence previously.

Deputies with the Moreno Valley sheriff’s station were dispatched about 4:10 p.m.Friday to the 11000 block of Villa Hermosa in response to a “mental health episode” and were aided by a clinical therapist from the Community Behavioral Assessment Team.While speaking with the person who made the report, the sheriff’s office said that another person left the residence and pointed a gun when deputies opened fire.

The individual was treated by officers and paramedics who arrived at the scene before being transported to a local hospital.No deputies were injured.The deputies will be placed on paid administrative leave while the Riverside County Sheriff’s Force Investigation Detail conducts an investigation.

The sheriff’s station did not say how long the investigation would last.The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, which include arbitration and a class action waiver.

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