Deputy wounds suicidal man who attacked him in Jurupa Valley, Sheriff’s Department says

A suicidal man who had stabbed himself in Jurupa Valley then superior towards a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy who was making an attempt to deal with him, prompting the deputy to shoot and wound the person on Saturday, June 8, the Sheriff’s Department mentioned.

The suspect was in essential situation, mentioned Lt. Deirdre Vickers, a sheriff’s spokeswoman. No deputies had been reported injured.

The confrontation was set in movement round 11:12 a.m. when deputies had been despatched to 53rd and Cedar streets to test on a person who seemed to be bleeding and disoriented.

“Upon arrival, deputies contacted the male and commenced to offer medical help. While the deputy was tending to the male’s medical wants, he produced a knife and commenced to stab himself. The male charged towards the deputy with the knife, and (the deputy shot him),” the sheriff’s information launch mentioned.

The suspect was hospitalized. His title was not instantly introduced.

The deputy shall be positioned on paid administrative depart per division coverage. A Riverside County District Attorney’s Office investigator assigned to the sheriff’s Force Investigations Detail will lead the investigation. Authorities ask anybody with info on the circumstances to name 951-955-2700.

Anyone experiencing suicidal ideas, or understanding of such an individual, can get hold of assist by calling 988, the Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline.