Weed PD Traffic Stop Leads to Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
WEED, CA — “On Saturday, March 21st, an officer with the Weed Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 5 at the north Weed off-ramp for multiple vehicle code violations, including excessive window tint and an unsafe lane change.
During the traffic stop, the Weed officer requested assistance for a K-9 drug sniff. An officer from the Mt. Shasta Police Department responded to assist. During the search of the vehicle, the Weed Police Department officer located a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine hidden in a stereo speaker box.
As the officer approached the suspect, who was sitting in front of the Weed police officer’s patrol vehicle, the suspect produced a firearm from his waist area and pointed it towards the officer. An officer-involved shooting then occurred.
The suspect was struck by gunfire, and medical aid was provided at the scene. The suspect was transported to Dignity Mt. Shasta for medical attention, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
One officer sustained minor injuries as a result of a fall during the incident.
The California Highway Patrol Northern Division Major Accident Investigation Team is the lead agency investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Both officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the completion of an internal affairs investigation, pursuant to policy.
The name of the suspect will not be released pending notification to the next-of-kin, which will be done through the Siskiyou County Coroner’s office.
Further information regarding this incident you can contact either Mt. Shasta Police Department or Weed Police Department.”
