Hours-long Oakley standoff after armed suspect shoots at deputy
Armed confrontation ends in Oakley
An Oakley neighborhood was put on lockdown Monday after a confrontation between sheriff's deputies and an armed suspect.
OAKLEY, Calif. - An Oakley neighborhood was placed on lockdown Monday following a confrontation between sheriff’s deputies and an armed suspect who allegedly fired shots at one of them.
The standoff unfolded in the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive and began as the result of a domestic dispute between a man and his ex-girlfriend, authorities said. When deputies responded to the scene around 11:30 a.m., the suspect allegedly fired at least one shot at a deputy in the residential area.
No injuries were reported.
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Hours-long standoff
What we know:
The suspect was not captured, triggering a standoff that lasted about four hours. Investigators and negotiators attempted to make contact with the suspect, who was believed to be inside his home.
Oakley police assisted the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation. Law enforcement brought in drones and armored vehicles as part of efforts to resolve the situation.
By the afternoon, deputies used a PA system to call for a 54-year-old man linked to the home to exit with his hands up, saying there was a warrant for his arrest.
Deputy shot at in Oakley neighborhood
A suspect shot at a Contra Costa County sheriff’s deputy in an Oakley neighborhood Monday.
Neighbors react
What they're saying:
"A little nuts," said neighbor Dean Barberio. "Usually a quiet neighborhood."
Barberio and other residents heard of previous law enforcement interests at the home in question.
"There’s been reports of bad behavior coming out of that house before," Barberio said. "Even during the Christmas holiday, we heard some disturbing things, so it’s not a surprise."
Suspect still at large
Dig deeper:
The suspect had not been taken into custody as of Monday evening.
Authorities have not said whether he remains inside the home or fled the area.
He is described as a white man in his mid-40s, wearing a hat and a gray hooded sweatshirt.
The Source: Information for this story comes from the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, the Oakley Police Department, and interviews with neighbors.