Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On July 28, 2012, at about 7:45 p.m., Santa Paula Police Department officers responded to a report of a subject brandishing a gun in the 1100 block of New Street. Shortly after the officers arrived, an exchange of gunfire occurred between the police and the suspect. The suspect suffered injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A Santa Paula police officer was struck by gunfire but did not suffer any life threatening injuires.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Major Crimes Bureau and the Professional Standards Bureau are assisting with the investigation at the request of the Santa Paula Police Department. The suspect's name has not been released.
Anyone with information to report about this incident can call Sheriff's Major Crimes at (805) 384-4727.

Nature of Incident: Santa Paula P.D. Officers Involved in Shooting
Report Number: 12-17010
Location: 1100 block New St., Santa Paula
Date & Time: July 28, 2012 @ 7:45 PM
Unit Responsible: Sheriff's Major Crimes
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Male adult Unk. Unk.
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Captain Don Aguilar
Media Release Date: July 29, 2012
Follow-Up Contact: Captain Don Aguilar (805) 797-7349
Approved by: Captain Chris Dunn

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).