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Armed Suspect Critically Hurt After Confrontation with OCSD
25 Apr
Summary
- Man shot by deputies after allegedly running toward them.
- Suspect reportedly had a handgun and a large knife.
- Investigation into the deputy-involved shooting is ongoing.
Early Friday morning, April 25, 2026, Orange County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a shooting incident in Lake Forest. The event unfolded after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call around 2:30 a.m. in Rancho Mission Viejo.
The suspect, described as a man in his 20s, was initially reported to be causing a disturbance at a residence. He allegedly fled before deputies arrived but was later identified by home security footage as possessing a handgun.
Deputies located the suspect around 3:45 a.m. in Lake Forest. A short pursuit ensued, ending when the suspect stopped his vehicle and reportedly ran toward the deputies, leading to a deputy-involved shooting.
The man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in critical condition at a local hospital. Authorities recovered a large knife and a handgun from the scene. The Orange County District Attorney's Office will lead the investigation into the shooting.
