Man Fatally Shot By Turlock Police Officer

TURLOCK (CBS13) - A Turlock police officer shot and killed an armed man during an altercation Monday morning, the department announced.

Officers responded to the area of Nikki Ann Way and N. Tully Road at about 11:30 a.m. on a report of suspicious activity in the area involving several subjects.

During the police investigation, one of the men pointed a gun at an officer and he fired in response. Officers summoned medical attention and the injured subject was taken to the nearest hospital but was pronounced dead by the attending physician.

The man's name has not be released, nor were the name of officer involved in the incident. A loaded handgun was recovered at the scene, police said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Jason Tosta at (209) 668-5550, extension 6624 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636.