Sheriff's deputies shoot, kill man in Happy Valley

The incident began as a reported shooting.

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BREAKING: Authorities responding to reports of a shooting in Happy Valley. More shots heard as deputies arrive. http://bit.ly/1NRZAqf
Wed, Sep 23 2015 00:32:35
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Currently on Odessa Rd. In Happy Valley, shots were fired,ppl ordered to stay in homes. Waiting on info from officers pic.twitter.com/mVYpG8tijv
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Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:01:04
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Odessa Rd is closed at Amber Ridge Dr., cars are being turned around, neighbors trying to help and warn ppl
Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:03:18
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:03:18

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Officer said it's an officer involved shooting, but no info if anyone is injured. So far street is quiet,cars arriving turning around
Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:13:07
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:13:07

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Officer said they reported to a call abt guy w gun who said he was suicidal
Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:21:23
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:21:23

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Road had been opened and I've been let in, waiting on someone from sheriff's office for statement
Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:25:18
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:25:18

Police have yellow taped the house. Outside three ppl appear to be very emotional, unknown if friends or family pic.twitter.com/aPMMY5MG0w
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Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:25:21
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Coroner's office van seen leaving the home pic.twitter.com/5rNDcYFbxF
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:28:11

Sheriff Tom Bosenko later confirmed a death.

Amber Sandhu @AmberSandhu_RS
Acc to Sheriff Bosenko, all officers safe, one deceased person. RPD will be taking lead on this case, sheriff at jurisdictional level
Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:51:10
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Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:52:49
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Sheriff's crime scene investigation unit is here pic.twitter.com/tSYVsJpUfg
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Wed, Sep 23 2015 01:53:45
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In a few minutes, will receive a statement from the public information officer
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:05:55
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:05:55

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According to Lt Dave Kent, 4 officers were involved, they don't have any information whether this was a suicide by cop
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:23:14
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:23:14

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Call was received from daughter of subject, who asked for a welfare check on home
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:24:07
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:24:07

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Deputies arrived on scene shortly after 5pm, and confronted subject who was armed with a gun --Lt. Dave Kent
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:25:47
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Within several minutes, shots fired,deputies ok, suspect w gun is deceased,no name, age given because next of kin not notified yet- Lt. Kent
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:28:15
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All 4 officers have been placed on administrative leave
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:29:02
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Confrontation had occurred out front of residence
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:29:56
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Lt Kent said it's too early to determine who shot, and how many times, before the fatal shot
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:30:48
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Still need to determine whether this was an exchange of fire or if officers only fired on suspect
Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:33:25
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— Amber Sandhu (@AmberSandhu_RS)Wed, Sep 23 2015 02:33:25

Happy Valley Road closing in search for armed suspect

A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Happy Valley on Tuesday evening, Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko said. Deputies received a call from the man's daughter who wanted officers to check on the his welfare, sheriff's spokesperson Lt. Dave Kent said. Kent also said that the armed man was reported as being suicidal.

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Sheriff's deputies shoot, kill man in Happy Valley

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