LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KABC) — A Riverside County sheriff’s deputy died after being shot in Lake Elsinore Friday afternoon.
“We are devastated to announce the passing of Deputy Darnell Calhoun who was killed in the line of duty this afternoon,” the department announced on Twitter.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Darnell Calhoun (right) was fatally shot Friday afternoon in the city of Lake Elsinore, authorities said.
The deputy was shot and rushed to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for surgery, initially listed in “serious condition.” Just before 8 p.m., officials confirmed that the deputy had died.
The suspect in the shooting was in custody and was also transported to the same hospital.
The incident was reported Friday afternoon in the 18500 block of Hilldale Lane.
The suspect and deputy were rushed to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar.
Dozens of law enforcement vehicles were showing up outside the hospital.
There was also a large law enforcement presence at the home in the Lakeland Village neighborhood where the incident occurred.
No additional details were immediately disclosed.
The incident happened just over two weeks after another Riverside County deputy, Isaiah Cordero, was shot and killed in a violent encounter with a felon who had a long record. The gunman in that incident was shot and killed by deputies after a chase.
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DEVELOPING: This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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