Deputy Shoots Suspect In Modesto; No Law Enforcement Officers Hurt

MODESTO (CBS13) - Authorities are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Modesto that left a suspect in critical condition.

The incident happened a little before 2 p.m. Thursday near Carver Road and Teresa Street.

According to the Modesto Police Department, Stanislaus County Sheriff's deputies were in Modesto following up on a carjacking and robbery suspect when the shooting took place.

The deputies reportedly contacted three suspects associated with their investigation. Deputies believed the suspects were in possession of a firearm. At some point, deputies opened fire and a suspect is now in critical condition, police say.

READ ALSO: 2 Marysville Teens Arrested In Murder Case Of 87YO Idaho Woman

No law enforcement officers were injured in the incident, Modesto police say.

The surrounding streets will be closed for some time during the initial investigation.

The identities of the suspects have not yet been released.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636 or download the P3 app. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Follow CBS13: Facebook | Twitter

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.