The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released body camera footage from an Oct. 11 deputy-involved shooting in Castaic that wounded a domestic violence suspect.
Video: California Deputy Shoots, Wounds Domestic Violence Suspect
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area after receiving a 911 call about a domestic disturbance where shots were fired.
by Staff
November 12, 2024
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy arrests wounded man suspected of domestic violence.
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Deputies with the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station responded to the area after receiving a 911 call about a domestic disturbance where shots were fired, ABC7 reports.
When responding deputies arrived, the sheriff's department said 48-year-old Raul Martinez and the woman were standing near the car behind the open driver's side door.
According to the sheriff's department, when a deputy got out of his patrol vehicle, Martinez pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the deputy. Bodycam footage shows the deputy drawing his gun and pointing it at Martinez.
Martinez was shot and apparently passed out, according to the video. He was rushed to the hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening wounds.
The sheriff's department said a loaded semi-automatic 9MM handgun and a loaded .22 caliber revolver were recovered from the scene.
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