Standoff With Gunman In Lake County Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order
KELSEYVILLE (CBS) — Authorities in Lake County issued an alert late Monday morning for residents in area south of Kelseyville to shelter in place due a standoff with a gunman who opened fire at law enforcement officers.
The alert to area residents warned that the Lake County Sheriff's Department was involved in an operation near Highway 29 and Sand Creek Road. Drivers are being asked to stay clear of the area and residents in the area between Kelseyville and Kit's Corner should shelter in place.
Lake County CHP confirmed that an armed man has shot twice at CHP officers on Highway 29 near Sand Hill Road. No injuries have been reported.
A CHP spokesperson said that Sand Hill Road is closed from State Rout 281 to the CHP office on Live Oak Drive.