SWAT ACTION IN SPRING VALLEY

September 11, 2012 (Spring Valley) -- San Diego County Sheriff's Department informed East County Magazine that a shooting occurred in the process of a CHP traffic stop in Spring Valley east of Route 125. Several law enforcement agencies have reported to Jamacha Boulevard and Sacramento Avenue. Traffic is closed on the surrounding streets.

There were three suspects involved in the incident. Two of the suspects are in custody, and the other suspect is barricaded in a house. A SWAT team has set up outside the residence. One of the suspects in custody has been transported to Mercy Hospital.

La Presa Middle School, La Presa Elementary School and Head Start are were under lockdown as of 12:45 p.m. this afternoon.