The Susanville Police Department calls it a “critical incident” — an officer involved fatal shooting just after midnight last night on Richmond Road.
According to a statement from the SPD, about 12:25 a.m. Wednesday May 6, SPD personnel were involved in a critical incident at the 300 block of Richmond Road.
During this critical incident an officer-involved shooting occurred. Law enforcement and medical personnel attempted lifesaving efforts but this subject succumbed to his injuries.
The Lassen County Law Enforcement Interagency Investigation Team has been activated to investigate this incident. Investigators are currently on scene, and the investigation is in its early stages.
Currently there is a road closure in effect on Richmond Road from Riverside Drive to Cypress Street. Pease avoid this area.
Personnel involved in this critical incident have been placed on critical incident leave. As new information becomes available the Susanville Police Department will provide updates.
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