LAKEPORT >> A male subject allegedly attempted an assault with a knife according to reports relayed to the Lake County Sherrif’s Office on November 16.
Deputies responded to the 100 block of Dixon Drive, Lakeport and there attempted to interact with the suspect, who by the time of their arrival clearly saw the suspect was also in possession of a firearm, according to Lauren Berlinn, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies made numerous attempts to dispel and de-escalate the situation. But the subject refused to comply with the deputies, Berlinn went on. Gunfire was exchanged. Medical personnel were then summoned. However, the subject
having been struck by gunfire, was pronounced dead at the scene, she said.
Deputies remained on the incident scene and cooperating with the Lake County District Attorney’s Office to conduct an investigation into this incident. The Lake County District Attorney’s Office is the lead investigating agency per Lake County’s Critical Incident Protocol.
This account is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation noted Berlinn, which continues to progress while investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Sheriff’s Office grasp of the facts and circumstances may change as further evidence is gathered and analyzed, she explained.
The Record-Bee inquired of District Attorney Susan Krones if she could reveal further details. “I do not have any information that I can disclose at this time, she said. “District Attorney Investigators are investigating this case, and I will be issuing a press release regarding this case once the investigation is completed.”
