San Diego police are investigating after a Customs and Border Protection officer shot a man at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry on Wednesday morning.
The victim, who is believed to have came at the officer with a screwdriver, survived and was taken into custody for federal charges, according to the San Diego Police Department
The CBP officer saw the man walking in a restricted area where pedestrians are not allowed, according to preliminary information released by the San Diego Police Department. He called for backup and came in contact with the man, who then took out a screwdriver and moved toward the officer, the department said.Police say the man ignored instructions to stop and drop the tool before the officer fired his weapon multiple times, striking the man's arms.
The suspect, who has not been identified but is believed to be in his 20s, was taken into custody by CBP officers, police said, adding that he is under investigation for assault on a federal officer.A CBP pickup truck was also struck in the shooting, according to SDPD. CBP said earlier in the day that no CBP personnel were injured.
The identity of the officer who discharged his firearm has not been released, but police say he has been with CBP for about 22 years and that he is assigned as a supervisory CBP officer. SDPD's Homicide Unit is investigating, which is standard procedure when investigating officer-involved shootings. Police said the U.S. Attorney's Office will review the investigation and decide"if the officer bears any criminal liability for his actions."SDPD is asking anyone with information about this event to call the Homicide Unit at 619-531-2292 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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