A sheriff’s deputy was injured in a shooting in rural northeast Fresno County, according to law enforcement.
A Fresno County sheriff's deputy was injured in Tollhouse on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
A sheriff’s deputy was shot Tuesday morning in rural northeast Fresno County, according to law enforcement. Deputy John Erickson, 49, was shot in the back of his right leg while responding to a call about gunfire following a disagreement between two neighbors over property lines. Within an hour, four to five deputies had arrived at the scene and carried Erickson to a helicopter where he was transported to a nearby hospital to undergo surgery for a broken femur. Sheriff Margaret Mims said that Erickson was recovering.
The shooting occurred in the 29000 block of Quail Springs Lane in the community of Tollhouse just after 11 a.m. Deputies had responded to the residence several times in response to similar disagreements over a property line dispute. When Erickson arrived at the scene, Mims said the suspect started shooting in his direction.Erickson had a civilian ride-along with him who was uninjured during the shooting.
SWAT and armored vehicles remain on the scene as the situation continues to unfold. Authorities have not yet identified the suspect, but believe he’s still in the house.
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