It's not typically dangerous, but 'this occasionally happens,' he added.īody-camera footage will also be released after an internal investigation is completed, the sheriff noted. In addition to attempted murder, Rojas was booked on suspicion of recklessly discharging a firearm, assault with a firearm on a peace officer, unlawfully carrying a weapon and other charges.ĭeputies get this type of call about 15 to 20 times in one night, Youngblood said. The suspect eventually surrendered without incident, Youngblood said. Rojas burrowed inside a residence, and the SWAT team went to the scene.

'Extremely heroic,' Youngblood said of the two deputies.

Valdez was taken to Antelope Valley Hospital, which he left after being stitched up, the sheriff said. Only after other law enforcement officers - which Youngblood said included California Highway Patrol officers and Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies - helped Valdez was he then allowed to get care. 'There was a substantial amount of blood,' Youngblood said.Ī foot chase happened after Rojas was shot and the deputy continued to pursue Rojas, KCSO said. Rojas fired again, and the two men exchanged gunfire, which led to Valdez getting shot, the KCSO added.

Valdez first encountered Rojas and Rojas fired a shot, according to the KCSO. Valdez and KCSO Deputy Danielle Henderson arrived at the scene at roughly 3:30 a.m. of a man attempting to open car doors and vehicle alarms ringing in the Sierra Vista Mobile Home Park, Youngblood said.

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