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Released: July 2, 2025 - Wednesday, 04:33 AM
On 7-1-25 at approximately 11:55 PM, the Sheriff's Office received a call for service in the above area regarding suspicious circumstances. The reporting party expressed concern for her safety due to the presence of a male subject, known to her, who was reportedly in the area of her residence. The subject was described as having a history of violent behavior and being known to possess weapons. Sheriff's deputies responded and made contact with the reporting party just after midnight on 7-2-25.
While one deputy was speaking with the reporting party, additional deputies arrived on scene to search the area for the subject. Shortly after, the man was observed near the reporting party's residence. As deputies made contact, the man, a 40-year-old from Chowchilla, presented a handgun. Both deputies on scene fired their service weapons. The subject was struck and went to the ground.
The deputies immediately broadcast over the radio that shots had been fired and requested backup and medical assistance. They began rendering aid to the subject. Medics were cleared to enter the scene at approximately 12:15 AM, and deputies continued providing aid until they arrived. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No deputies were injured in the incident.
There are no outstanding suspects and no ongoing threat to public safety.
The Sheriff's Detective Division is currently investigating the incident. Sheriff Ian Parkinson and members of the Sheriff's executive team responded to the scene, which remains secured and is still being processed. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
As is standard procedure, the involved deputies will be placed on administrative leave during the investigation.
Deputy-Involved Shooting in Los Osos
Contact: Grace NorrisPhone: (805) 781-4550Date and time of incident: 7-2-2025, Approximately 12:08 AMPlace of Occurrence: 2300 block of Fresno Street, Los OsosVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AThe San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in the 2300 block of Fresno Street in Los Osos.On 7-1-25 at approximately 11:55 PM, the Sheriff's Office received a call for service in the above area regarding suspicious circumstances. The reporting party expressed concern for her safety due to the presence of a male subject, known to her, who was reportedly in the area of her residence. The subject was described as having a history of violent behavior and being known to possess weapons. Sheriff's deputies responded and made contact with the reporting party just after midnight on 7-2-25.
While one deputy was speaking with the reporting party, additional deputies arrived on scene to search the area for the subject. Shortly after, the man was observed near the reporting party's residence. As deputies made contact, the man, a 40-year-old from Chowchilla, presented a handgun. Both deputies on scene fired their service weapons. The subject was struck and went to the ground.
The deputies immediately broadcast over the radio that shots had been fired and requested backup and medical assistance. They began rendering aid to the subject. Medics were cleared to enter the scene at approximately 12:15 AM, and deputies continued providing aid until they arrived. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No deputies were injured in the incident.
There are no outstanding suspects and no ongoing threat to public safety.
The Sheriff's Detective Division is currently investigating the incident. Sheriff Ian Parkinson and members of the Sheriff's executive team responded to the scene, which remains secured and is still being processed. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
As is standard procedure, the involved deputies will be placed on administrative leave during the investigation.
