On July 14, 2019, at approximately 3:19am, Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 8000 block of Goesling Ave for a call of suspicious circumstances.
When a deputy arrived on scene, a family member advised that a subject at the residence had a knife.
The suspect then quickly charged toward the deputy, stabbing him with a knife. That is when the solo deputy on scene was involved in an officer involved shooting.
Both the deputy and suspect were transported by ambulance to the hospital.
The deputy has moderate injuries caused by the suspect. The suspect had major injuries, and is in critical condition.
MEDIA NOTE: If you arriving on scene, please stage at the corner of Coffee Road and Goesling Avenue.
