16-year-old boy injured in arm during police shooting in San Diego.
Teenager Shot During Police Shooting in Carlsbad
In a shocking incident on September 9th, a 16-year-old boy was shot in the right arm during a confrontation with police officers in Carlsbad, San Diego. The incident unfolded in the early morning hours, leaving the community in shock.
According to San Diego police Lt. Jud Campbell, the teenager was accompanied by an adult and three other teenagers who were parked in a truck at a dirt lot near the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Palomar Airport Road. The officers approached the vehicle around 12:45 a.m. and noticed alcoholic beverages inside.
Paramedics swiftly arrived at the scene and rushed the injured teenager to a nearby hospital. Thankfully, his injuries were not life-threatening, and he is expected to recover.
Confrontation Escalates
The situation took a dangerous turn when the 16-year-old exited the vehicle without being asked to do so. Allegedly, he began reaching under the passenger seat, causing concern among the officers.
“Officers immediately ordered him to stop reaching under the seat. The juvenile pulled a firearm from under the seat and turned in the direction of one of the officers,” explained Lt. Campbell. “In response, one officer fired a single shot from his service weapon, striking the juvenile.”
After being shot, the boy fled towards the ocean, either jumping or falling down a cliff. However, officers were able to apprehend him and take him into custody. During the arrest, a firearm was discovered in the vicinity of the apprehension site, which is currently being processed by detectives.
The officer who discharged his weapon has been with the department since May 2023 and was assigned to patrol duty.
Seeking Information
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. If you have any details regarding the shooting, please contact the department’s Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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