NEWMAN, Calif. — A Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man Friday evening, leaving him in the hospital with life threatening wounds, according to officials.
The shooting happened near Highway 33 and W Stuhr Road in Newman after an armed carjacking in Grayson, according to the sheriff's office.
Officials say the reported stolen car was spotted on Hwy. 33 near Patterson about 13 minutes after the carjacking. Deputies began a chase and the driver continued southbound on the highway.
The suspect crashed into a car then an orchard before getting out and running on foot, officials say. Deputies began an on foot chase and when they were trying to get the suspect to comply, a bullet was fired toward them and hit a patrol car.
Officials say at least one deputy shot at the suspect around 6:14 p.m. It is unclear how many shots were fired, where the man was hit or how many times he was hit.
Caltrans says law enforcement have completely closed Hwy. 33 from Anderson to Stuhr roads south of the Community of Crows Landing due to the investigation. The roads were opened at 7 a.m. Saturday.
No deputies were hurt in this shooting.
