Police Officer, Deputy Shoot Pursuit Suspect In San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA.com) — A 19-year-old man who was shot by authorities at the end of a pursuit remained hospitalized Monday.
According to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, deputies were sent around 3:00 p.m. Sunday to a home located in the area of 28th Street and Glenview for report of a domestic disturbance.
Upon their arrival, authorities located the armed suspect, who was later identified as Sixto Casillas, of Muscoy, driving a black Explorer away from the area.
A short pursuit then ensued. The chase terminated when Casillas crashed into a fence and brandished a weapon.
Deputies then requested assistance from the San Bernardino Police Department.
In fear for their lives, a sheriff's deputy and police officer both fired their weapons at him.
Cell phone video captured the incident.
At this time, it remains unclear how many rounds were fired.
Paramedics transported Casillas to a hospital for treatment of multiple gunshot wounds. He remains listed in critical condition and is undergoing surgery, according to hospital officials.
No other injuries were reported.
The investigation is ongoing.
