Full Story: https://abc7news.com/authorities-responding-to-multiple-critical-incidents-in-santa-cruz-co/6235296/
Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller, 38, was shot and killed and two other officers wer shot and taken to hospital with injuries. A third officer was struck by the getaway vehicle and though no update has been provided on that officers condition at this point in time. The incident occurred when a suspicious van was seen near Ben Lomond, California, where deputies followed and then pulled over the vehicle, at which point they were immediately embroiled in a gunfight and subjected to improvised explosive devices. The suspect took off in a getaway vehicle but was apprehended a short while later. The suspect, Steven Carrillo, was shot in the ensuing chase and was transported to hospital where he is expected to survive. He is facing a charge of murder with more felonies pending given the outcome of investigations.
Exactly the type of story we don't need to be seeing in the news right now. I feel for the officers and hope those injured make a quick recovery!
Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller, 38, was shot and killed and two other officers wer shot and taken to hospital with injuries. A third officer was struck by the getaway vehicle and though no update has been provided on that officers condition at this point in time. The incident occurred when a suspicious van was seen near Ben Lomond, California, where deputies followed and then pulled over the vehicle, at which point they were immediately embroiled in a gunfight and subjected to improvised explosive devices. The suspect took off in a getaway vehicle but was apprehended a short while later. The suspect, Steven Carrillo, was shot in the ensuing chase and was transported to hospital where he is expected to survive. He is facing a charge of murder with more felonies pending given the outcome of investigations.
Exactly the type of story we don't need to be seeing in the news right now. I feel for the officers and hope those injured make a quick recovery!