Officers Shoot Armed Suspect In Riverside

RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that took place in Riverside on Saturday.

Just after 4:30 a.m., officers heard gunshots fired in the area of Fourteenth Street and Howard Avenue, according to the Riverside Police Department.

As additional officers responded to the area, a suspect armed with a handgun fired at them near Forrest Street.

Meanwhile, two additional officers were fired at in the area of Howard Avenue and Cottage Street.

An officer-involved shooting subsequently occurred.

Paramedics transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He has been taken into custody.

No officers were injured during any of the shooting incidents.

The suspect's handgun was recovered at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this case has been urged to contact the Riverside Police Department at (951) 353-7134 or (951) 353-7135.