The incident happened around 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at a residence on the 1400 block of Indian Sage Road in Lancaster. A portion of Indian Sage Road was shut down in both directions for more than three hours as the incident was being investigated. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
LANCASTER – A dog bit a deputy who was serving a search warrant in Lancaster Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The deputy then shot at the dog; and fragments from the shotgun blast injured the subject of the warrant, according to a press release by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Information Bureau. Read it below:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is continuing their investigation into the deputy-involved shooting on 1400 block of Indian Sage Road, Lancaster.
Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the location to serve a search warrant. As the deputies approached the suspect in the front yard, a dog charged at one of the deputies and bit him on the leg. Fearing for his safety, the deputy fired one round from his shotgun at the dog.
The suspect, whose name was not released, was transported to a local hospital, treated for his injury and released to the custody of the Sheriff’s Department. (LUIS MEZA)
Fragments from the shotgun round struck the suspect in the leg. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injury and released to the custody of the Sheriff’s Department.
He is currently being held on charges related to the search warrant.
The deputy that was bit by the dog was also transported [to] a local hospital, where he was treated for his leg injury and released.
Animal Control took charge of the dog after the incident. Due to its aggressive behavior, they were unable to determine if the dog was injured in the incident. The breed of the dog is unknown at this time.
There is no further information at this time.The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
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21 comments for "Dog bites deputy, suspect injured in Lancaster deputy-involved shooting"
Dannysays
He and the dog had it coming, support the law!
Gowchongsays
All I can say is…oops! No…there’s more. Don’t be a criminal. Then the “oops” won’t happen.
Police Policysays
Everything the police do is covered and justified under “Police Policy” or “Department Policies”, case closed, the police officer will be found clear of any wrong doing…police policy covers and protects cops all across this country of any wrong doing.
Gregsays
Yes of course. That must be why so many bad officers are removed from service, brought up on charges and sent to prison. Or put on administrative leaves with/without pay. Or fired.
CBsays
Dear Police Policy, For some reason an individual did something to justify a judge to issue a search warrant. A deputy goes to serve this warrant and is attacked by a dog. AFTER the deputy is attacked, the deputty defends himself against further attacks. Perhaps you can enlighten us on what the deputy did “wrong”?
Petersays
you can shove that policy up your [removed] … they had no reason to shoot him, he was laid out on the ground surrendering and they still shot him … [removed]the law
Tabitha hundoblesays
That was my best friend who was shot and that dog was never an aggressive dog but when you come.to the house hostile of course the animal is going to protect its owners like any animal would. I believe that the deputies should be investigated and should go to gun control safety classes as well. Antelope valley’s sheriffs department needs to be re evaluated.
jbssays
How sad that you don’t know much about the hundreds of hours our sheriff’s are given for gun & public safety. The deputy was obviously defending himself!! It’s sad the dog had to suffer, but then again, the dog thought he was doing his job. Blaming the sheriff is the cowards way out. After all if they were obeying the law , the homicide unit of our sheriff dept wouldn’t have come to their home.
Gunnysays
Hundreds of hours? Hahaha are you on crack? Being an avid shooter I outshoot cops everytime I’m at the range and they’ve all told me they only have to shoot 400 rounds a year! I shoot that much in one range trip. Cops have proven time and time again they are horrible shots, and clearly need more safety training. I do agree however, about the cops being there in the first place. Obviously the guy isn’t innocent but that’s not the point, point is that this cop injured a human being over him being afraid of an animal.
Jsays
The dog was just doing it’s job…in it’s own yard…
Briansays
and the deputies were just doing their job…
Davidsays
There’s gotta be a better way. It was a search warrant, not an arrest warrant. When live fire is a first option I think the officer was either unprepared, lacked training or maybe we should rethink the policy. If searching takes priority over life then something’s wrong.
BAriansays
didnt you read, “The suspect was released into sheriff’s custody?” Newsflash: Search warrants generally are accompanied by Arrest warrants…
whatsays
A dog bites when you are in “it’s” yard and the first response is to shoot at it…. And the great firearm use of this supposed trained officer hits a person instead… So obviously the deputy did not take into account what is beyond what he is shooting….. But hey, I can not get a CCW even though I could out shoot, and understand gun safety then this person…. not to mention an understanding of animal behavior and if you researched the target area you should have had a plan on dealing with the animal…. i.e. animal control, hell a simple hot dog….. ha ha no shoot at the dog and then hit a person….. what if that guy was killed…. no matter, our tax dollars will be given to this guy felon or not…..
Jimmy Reesesays
Youre a [removed]…and thats why you cant get a CCW. You know nothing of the dynamics of serving a search warrant. I would love to see you react while getting your leg chewed on by a vicious dog, which was no doubt a pitbull. The deputy shot with the shotgun because thats clearly the weapon chosen for his load out. The deputy isn’t going to tell the dog “stop chewing on my leg so I can switch to a side arm (or any other weapon for that matter). As far as the owner being shot, dont be a criminal and none of this would have happened. And whos to say the owner didnt order the dog to attack. So go ahead and laugh about where “your tax dollars” are going, but until youve been in that exact situation, shut your mouth.
danielsays
Well said.
Candacesays
I’m confused, did the dog bite u? Did u see it happen..?? Cuz it seems like there is a lot of emotion from ur end
Gregsays
If that is the dog in the lower left of the picture it is not a pit, but go ahead and make the assumption without information. Totally agree that a shotgun load is gonna spread and to avoid being shot not being a criminal helps.
Briansays
sounds like the emotion from a person who actually gives a damn, rather than a person who just looks for an opportunity to bash cops….well said Jimmy Reese. Glad the deputies ok. Some dog owners use their dogs as distractions, deterrents and to buy them time. Trust me, they’re not dog lovers….what they love has absolutely nothing to do with dogs.
CBsays
This is to “what”; 1. It’s not that difficult to get a CCW. 2. Walk a mile, or a shift, in the deputy’s shoes. If you did you wouldn’t be making such bone-headed comments…
Nobodysays
Considering there is only 384 CCH licenses in LA county IT IS VERY VERY HARD TO GET A CCW. I’ve applied, taken 4 different training classes and hold one in 27 other states….but they won’t let me here. So before you spout stuff you can’t back up I suggest you do some research. Jack wagon
Danny says
He and the dog had it coming, support the law!
Gowchong says
All I can say is…oops!
No…there’s more.
Don’t be a criminal.
Then the “oops” won’t happen.
Police Policy says
Everything the police do is covered and justified under “Police Policy” or “Department Policies”, case closed, the police officer will be found clear of any wrong doing…police policy covers and protects cops all across this country of any wrong doing.
Greg says
Yes of course. That must be why so many bad officers are removed from service, brought up on charges and sent to prison. Or put on administrative leaves with/without pay. Or fired.
CB says
Dear Police Policy,
For some reason an individual did something to justify a judge to issue a search warrant. A deputy goes to serve this warrant and is attacked by a dog. AFTER the deputy is attacked, the deputty defends himself against further attacks.
Perhaps you can enlighten us on what the deputy did “wrong”?
Peter says
you can shove that policy up your [removed] … they had no reason to shoot him, he was laid out on the ground surrendering and they still shot him … [removed]the law
Tabitha hundoble says
That was my best friend who was shot and that dog was never an aggressive dog but when you come.to the house hostile of course the animal is going to protect its owners like any animal would. I believe that the deputies should be investigated and should go to gun control safety classes as well. Antelope valley’s sheriffs department needs to be re evaluated.
jbs says
How sad that you don’t know much about the hundreds of hours our sheriff’s are given for gun & public safety. The deputy was obviously defending himself!! It’s sad the dog had to suffer, but then again, the dog thought he was doing his job. Blaming the sheriff is the cowards way out. After all if they were obeying the law , the homicide unit of our sheriff dept wouldn’t have come to their home.
Gunny says
Hundreds of hours? Hahaha are you on crack? Being an avid shooter I outshoot cops everytime I’m at the range and they’ve all told me they only have to shoot 400 rounds a year! I shoot that much in one range trip. Cops have proven time and time again they are horrible shots, and clearly need more safety training. I do agree however, about the cops being there in the first place. Obviously the guy isn’t innocent but that’s not the point, point is that this cop injured a human being over him being afraid of an animal.
J says
The dog was just doing it’s job…in it’s own yard…
Brian says
and the deputies were just doing their job…
David says
There’s gotta be a better way. It was a search warrant, not an arrest warrant. When live fire is a first option I think the officer was either unprepared, lacked training or maybe we should rethink the policy. If searching takes priority over life then something’s wrong.
BArian says
didnt you read, “The suspect was released into sheriff’s custody?” Newsflash: Search warrants generally are accompanied by Arrest warrants…
what says
A dog bites when you are in “it’s” yard and the first response is to shoot at it…. And the great firearm use of this supposed trained officer hits a person instead… So obviously the deputy did not take into account what is beyond what he is shooting….. But hey, I can not get a CCW even though I could out shoot, and understand gun safety then this person…. not to mention an understanding of animal behavior and if you researched the target area you should have had a plan on dealing with the animal…. i.e. animal control, hell a simple hot dog….. ha ha no shoot at the dog and then hit a person….. what if that guy was killed…. no matter, our tax dollars will be given to this guy felon or not…..
Jimmy Reese says
Youre a [removed]…and thats why you cant get a CCW. You know nothing of the dynamics of serving a search warrant. I would love to see you react while getting your leg chewed on by a vicious dog, which was no doubt a pitbull. The deputy shot with the shotgun because thats clearly the weapon chosen for his load out. The deputy isn’t going to tell the dog “stop chewing on my leg so I can switch to a side arm (or any other weapon for that matter). As far as the owner being shot, dont be a criminal and none of this would have happened. And whos to say the owner didnt order the dog to attack. So go ahead and laugh about where “your tax dollars” are going, but until youve been in that exact situation, shut your mouth.
daniel says
Well said.
Candace says
I’m confused, did the dog bite u? Did u see it happen..?? Cuz it seems like there is a lot of emotion from ur end
Greg says
If that is the dog in the lower left of the picture it is not a pit, but go ahead and make the assumption without information.
Totally agree that a shotgun load is gonna spread and to avoid being shot not being a criminal helps.
Brian says
sounds like the emotion from a person who actually gives a damn, rather than a person who just looks for an opportunity to bash cops….well said Jimmy Reese. Glad the deputies ok. Some dog owners use their dogs as distractions, deterrents and to buy them time. Trust me, they’re not dog lovers….what they love has absolutely nothing to do with dogs.
CB says
This is to “what”;
1. It’s not that difficult to get a CCW.
2. Walk a mile, or a shift, in the deputy’s shoes. If you did you wouldn’t be making such bone-headed comments…
Nobody says
Considering there is only 384 CCH licenses in LA county IT IS VERY VERY HARD TO GET A CCW. I’ve applied, taken 4 different training classes and hold one in 27 other states….but they won’t let me here. So before you spout stuff you can’t back up I suggest you do some research. Jack wagon