Merced County Deputy Shot When Domestic Violence Suspect Comes Out With Rifle And Opens Fire

Merced County Deputy Shot

Merced County Deputy Shot When Domestic Violence Suspect Comes Out With Rifle And Opens Fire

Delhi, California – A Merced County Deputy was shot Thursday night after responding to a domestic disturbance.

Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a house on Harmony Ranch Drive and Harmony Court in Delhi. As the deputies arrived, Jose Torres, 38, came out of the house with an “assault like” rifle and opened fire on deputies.

The deputies responded by returning fire on Torres, killing him.

During the gunfight, one deputy was shot twice and was listed in critical condition. The latest update said that the deputy survived through surgery.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured deputy and his family.

The Tuloumne County Sheriff posted the following information on Facebook:

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer involved shooting in Delhi. The suspect is deceased and the Deputy is listed in critical condition. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office remains in our thoughts and we are sending prayers to the Deputy for a quick recovery.