A man was fatally shot during an encounter with a California Highway Patrol officer in Plymouth, east of Sacramento. The shooting occurred after the officer responded to a report of a vehicle blocking part of a road. The man allegedly tried to aim the truck at the officer and oncoming traffic. The officer positioned his vehicle to block the truck, and after a collision, gunfire ensued, resulting in the man's death.
PLYMOUTH , Calif. — A man was fatally shot during an encounter with a highway patrol officer in Northern California , authorities said Friday.
“We recognize that this is a tragic incident that impacts our community,” Matt Massod, lieutenant commander of the Amador California Highway Patrol office, said at a news conference. “We ask for everyone’s patience as we conduct the investigation.” The man tried to aim the truck at the officer and the opposing traffic lane, according to Massod. While still in his patrol car, the officer told him multiple times to stop pushing the vehicle, but the man did not comply.
The officer exited his car and engaged the subject, there was gunfire and the man, who was armed, was killed, authorities said. The officer was not hurt.US homelessness rises 18%, hits over 31K in WA as affordable housing remains an issue
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