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By Miriam Raftery
File photo: San Diego Sheriff’s Department
November 17, 2024 (Spring Valley) – Seven sheriff’s deputies opened fire on an armed man who fired shots in the backyard of a home on Leland Street in Spring Valley on Friday evening, ECM news partner 10 News reports.
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, law enforcement indicated that a woman called report that her boyfriend, armed with a gun, had entered the home and was acting in an erratic manner with four children present. She told authorities that he had mental health issues and was under the influence.
Deputies arrived to find the man in the backyard, still armed. Deputies removed the children from the residence. The man reportedly began firing his gun and raised the weapon towards deputies. According to law enforcement, it is believed that seven deputies opened fire, shooting the suspect multiple times.
The 34-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released, died at the scene.
During the altercation, the Sheriff’s department posted a notice on X warning the public to avoid the area due to a deputy-involved shooting.
Per protocol for officer-involved shootings, the San Diego Police Department will investigate.
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