An armed suspect opened fire on Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies in Porterville, California, prompting a major law enforcement response.
The shooting occurred near Newcomb Street and Grand Avenue, prompting authorities to lock down the surrounding neighborhood and block off roads.
Witnesses described the suspect as a man wearing camouflage and armed with a rifle, who remained at large as of late morning.
Law enforcement agencies launched an extensive search operation, deploying a drone and calling in SWAT units and a BearCat armored vehicle to assist in locating the suspect.
Three nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution, and authorities said the situation remained active with efforts ongoing to secure the area and catch the suspect.
