California Officer Shoots Gunman Following Struggle at Local Liquor Store

An officer with the San Bernardino (CA) Police Department reportedly shot a man who had produced a gun after the officer and the offender got into a scuffle outside a local liquor store late Thursday.

An officer with the San Bernardino (CA) Police Department reportedly shot a man who had produced a gun after the officer and the offender got into a scuffle outside a local liquor store late Thursday.An officer with the San Bernardino (CA) Police Department reportedly shot a man who had produced a gun after the officer and the offender got into a scuffle outside a local liquor store late Thursday.Screen grab of news report. 

An officer with the San Bernardino (CA) Police Department reportedly shot a man who had produced a gun after the officer and the offender got into a scuffle outside a local liquor store late Thursday.

According to CBS News, the alleged offender got into a violent struggle with the officer attempting to place him under arrest. Police say the two went to the ground and wrestled for a time before the suspect—whose name has not yet been released—got up and drew a gun from his waistband.

The officer then fired at least three shots, striking the assailant.

The offender was transported to a nearby hospital.

It is unclear from initial reports if the officer suffered any injuries.

 

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