WATERFORD, Calif. — The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is releasing more information about the series of events leading up to a deputy shooting and killing a 27-year-old man Tuesday.
According to a news release, deputies were called to a home on the 13000 block of Bentley Street in Waterford for a report of a gunshot coming from a house around 3:20 a.m.
A roommate of 27-year-old Bradly Locklin called police saying Locklin shot a gun inside the house but didn’t know why. The roommate said other people were inside the house and several were hiding in the bedroom.
"Some people ultimately were able to evacuate through windows. Others didn't believe that they safely could do so so they remained in the residence," said Sgt. Erich Layton, spokesperson for the sheriff's office.
With no response from Locklin to his phone or public address, the sheriff's office said nearly an hour went by before he came out of the home with a gun.
"While walking outside of the residence, he discharged at least one shot. Prior to returning back inside his residence, where there were people still known to be, a single deputy discharged a single round from his rifle and struck Mr. Locklin," said Sgt. Layton.
Locklin died of his injuries at the scene. It's not clear if Locklin allegedly pointed his gun at deputies or another direction; authorities said that is part of the investigation.
Deputies then went inside the house and found several adults, all uninjured.
The deputy who fatally shot Locklin has not been identified yet, but he is now on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information can call Det. Rodriguez at 209-525-7117.
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