UPDATE: One person in custody after shots were fired at emergency crew; deputies in Butte County
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UPDATE:
A suspect is in custody, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media on Thursday after 4 p.m. Law enforcement is still working at the scene and is asking people to avoid the area.
ORIGINAL STORY:
BUTTE COUNTY — Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to Butte County after shots were fired during what was originally a medical call.
According to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies went on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. to assist Lost River Ambulance with a medical call at a home in the area of 2900 North and 3375 West.
Upon arrival, as EMT personnel and deputies approached the home, shots were fired. No one was hit by the gunfire, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Everyone was safely evacuated from the immediate area.
“At this time, it is believed there is no one inside the residence except for the suspect,” the sheriff’s office said.
No injuries were reported.
Nearby residents were either evacuated from their homes or asked to shelter in place.
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of a joint tactical team from Bingham and Bannock counties to help.
“This is an ongoing and evolving situation and it is requested the public avoid the area for their safety,” according to the news release.
More information is expected to be released at a later time.
This story was originally posted at 12:37 p.m. on May 30, 2024. It has been updated.
