Man shot and killed by Southern California officers during probation compliance check

The Riverside County Sheriff’s badge is seen in this undated file photo. (RCSD)

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department officers shot and killed a man Monday morning during a probation compliance check, officials announced.

The incident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. when Riverside County sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Riverside Alternative Sentencing Program were conducting a compliance check in the 3300 block of Albillo Loop in Perris, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Department.

At the scene, authorities said there were several adults in the backyard of the residence and that one of the individuals gave false identity information and attempted to walk away, resisting officers’ commands to stop.

“Officers deployed a Taser to obtain compliance, but it was ineffective and the suspect continued to walk away,” the release said. “The suspect then produced a handgun and a deputy-involved shootout ensued.”

After the man was struck by gunfire, officers provided medical aid until paramedics arrived and took him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities.

“The deputy involved will be placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with Department policy. The name of the suspect and deputy involved is not being released at this time,” authorities said.

No other injuries to deputies or citizens were reported.

The shooting is being investigated by a Riverside County District Attorney’s Office detective assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Force Investigation Detail.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Riverside County District Attorney Investigator JR Ferrer or Riverside County Sheriff’s Investigator Jason Letterly at 951-955-2777.