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SoCal Man Kills SCE Workers, Engages Police in Deadly Standoff
16 Aug
Summary
- Man shot and killed by deputies after firing at utility workers.
- Suspect barricaded himself inside his home and refused to surrender.
- Deputies deployed chemical agents and negotiated for hours before shooting.
A deadly confrontation occurred on Friday when Paul Ronald Selby, 68, allegedly shot at Southern California Edison employees working on a property in Mentone. The incident began around 10:50 a.m. when deputies responded to the 300 block of King Street.
Deputies reported that Selby fired multiple rounds at the tree-trimming crew. He then barricaded himself inside his home, refusing to exit despite negotiation attempts by the Specialized Enforcement Division. His wife was safely evacuated.
After hours of attempts to de-escalate, including public announcements and the deployment of chemical munitions, Selby reportedly fired at deputies. A deputy-involved shooting ensued, resulting in Selby's death at the scene. No law enforcement officers were harmed.
