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A Monterey County deputy was shot and injured on Wednesday while serving an eviction notice in Salinas, resulting in an extended standoff involving several law enforcement agencies. A shelter-in-place order is still in effect for the area, and residents are advised to steer clear of the location due to traffic issues and ongoing safety concerns.
Sheriff Tina Nieto provided an update on the injured deputy's condition and the current tactical situation. The deputy, a 17-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, was shot multiple times by the suspect and underwent surgery at Natividad Hospital. Although the deputy is expected to survive, he faces a long recovery process ahead.
Sheriff Nieto expressed her gratitude for the public's support and reassured that the deputy's family is being cared for by the wider law enforcement community. She also highlighted the importance of unity and support for law enforcement and public safety during this difficult time.
The standoff is still ongoing, with a barricaded suspect who is deemed armed and dangerous. The FBI has deployed crisis negotiators, a SWAT team, and an evidence response team to aid local authorities in peacefully resolving the situation. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI San Francisco Bureau, Robert Trapp, commended the professionalism of local law enforcement partners, including the Montgomery County Sheriff and Salinas Police Department.
Sheriff Nieto encouraged the suspect to surrender peacefully, assuring that help would be provided. She also called on the community to reject violence and address the issue of guns to ensure safety for all residents. As the situation remains active and unresolved, the community is requested to remain vigilant and continue offering thoughts and prayers for the injured deputy and his family.
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