{"id":88617,"date":"2016-10-05T15:57:54","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T19:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breaking911.com\/?p=88617"},"modified":"2016-10-05T18:38:34","modified_gmt":"2016-10-05T22:38:34","slug":"breaking-calif-sheriffs-deputy-shot-gunman-large","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breaking911.com\/breaking-calif-sheriffs-deputy-shot-gunman-large\/","title":{"rendered":"Calif. Sheriff’s Deputy Shot"},"content":{"rendered":"

LANCASTER, CA — A Los Angeles County\u00a0Sheriff’s Sergeant was\u00a0shot Wednesday afternoon, prompting a manhunt for the gunman.<\/p>\n

The scene is near\u00a03240 West Avenue J 6.<\/p>\n

The wounded officer was rushed to Antelope Valley Hospital where he later died.<\/p>\n

The fallen officer has been identified as Sgt. Steve Owen.<\/p>\n

Antelope Valley College ordered students to shelter in place.<\/p>\n

The shooting occurred as Owen responded to a burglary call.<\/p>\n

A suspect was later apprehended by SWAT officers after surrendering in a resident’s backyard.<\/p>\n

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