MERCED COUNTY, Calif. – An alleged gang member was shot and killed by a Merced County deputy after shooting her in the ear. New bodycam video released shows the moments leading up to the deadly shooting.
The shooting took place in Winton back on April 29th.
Merced County deputies were first called about suspected gang members armed with guns at the Winton cemetery.
When deputies arrived, several people ran to a vehicle and drove off, leading deputies on a chase.
The car later crashed at Suzie and Walnut, and a suspect, identified as Jonathan Daniel Diaz-Duarte, ran from the scene.
The sheriff’s office says he was armed with an AR-15 style rifle.
A deputy chased after Diaz-Duarte.
She’s captured on video telling him several times to stop running, and to drop his weapon.
The sheriff’s office says Diaz-Duarte fired a single shot, hitting the deputy in the ear.
The deputy is also seen on video opening fire, striking Diaz-Duarte who falls to the ground.
Deputies tried to render first aid, but he died on the spot.
The incident remains under investigation.