A former sheriff’s deputy from California, accused of the tragic stabbing of his 11-year-old son, was fatally shot by law enforcement on Tuesday following a high-speed chase on Interstate 5, according to authorities.

Officers in Elk Grove, a suburb near Sacramento, were alerted around 8 a.m. by a worried mother. She had reviewed home security footage showing the father attacking their son, prompting concerns for her children’s safety, officials reported.

Upon arrival, police discovered the boy suffering from stab wounds. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Fortunately, his 6-year-old sister was found unharmed.

The father had fled the scene and was seen driving south on I-5, stated the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

The pursuit concluded near Lodi after the California Highway Patrol used a spike strip, causing a crash. Following the collision, officers shot the suspect, authorities confirmed.

He died at a hospital.

The Elk Grove Police Department confirmed to KCRA-TV that the deceased suspect is 40-year-old Marvin Morales, a former Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy.

He had been fired from the agency in February 2024 after being caught using illicit drugs, sheriff’s Sgt. Amar Gandhi told reporters.

At least two deputies were involved in Tuesday’s shooting, Gandhi said.

Elk Grove police said one of their officers was also involved.

No deputies or officers were hurt.

It wasn’t immediately known if Morales fired at law enforcement.

Officials said a gun safe at the suspect’s home was found empty.

The shooting is under investigation.