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In a series of shootings on Thursday in California, two deputies and a worker from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. sustained injuries, with the suspect also being shot, as reported by authorities.
The El Dorado Sheriff’s Office detailed on their Facebook page that at 7:25 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence on Mountain View Drive in Camino. This action followed a report from a Pacific Gas and Electric crew, who had come under fire from an individual in a nearby house.
During the incident, one worker from the Pacific Gas and Electric team was injured and subsequently taken to a hospital. Authorities have indicated that the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Law enforcement quickly arrived at the scene, and a specialized SWAT team provided additional support about three hours later.
Two deputies and a Pacific Gas and Electric Co. worker were wounded in shootings in California. (El Dorado Sheriff’s Office)
While on the scene as the SWAT team was attempting to de-escalate the situation, an officer-involved shooting happened at about 11:25 a.m., the sheriff’s office said.
Two deputies and the suspect were shot during that encounter and transported to a hospital. The deputies were listed in stable condition, while the suspect’s condition was not immediately clear.
The incident remains under investigation.
The worker’s wounds are believed to be non-life-threatening. (El Dorado Sheriff’s Office)
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said it is aware of the incident, which it said left a “contract coworker” wounded.
“We are grateful to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office for their swift response to this incident,” a spokesperson for the company said in a statement to Fox 40.
Union IBEW Local 1245 identified the worker as a member and expressed thankfulness that his injuries weren’t life-threatening.
“We’re incredibly relieved that our union brother and fellow crewmember is okay after what must have been a terrifying experience,” the union’s business manager, Bob Dean, said in a statement to KCRA. “Our thoughts are also with the two El Dorado County Sheriff’s deputies who were injured while responding to the situation.”
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said it is aware of the incident, which it said left a “contract coworker” wounded. (El Dorado Sheriff’s Office)
“These workers respond to outages and emergencies at a moment’s notice, often working in dangerous conditions around high voltage electricity, severe weather, and other hazards to keep our communities running,” he continued. “That work already comes with real risks. They should never have to worry about violence from the very people they are there to help. Unfortunately, we are seeing incidents like this happen more often, and it’s unacceptable.”
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