A shooting suspect who barricaded himself inside a home in Valinda, California, and fired upon deputies was found dead Sunday, ending a two-day standoff, officials said.
A days-long standoff with a shooting suspect ended Sunday evening inafter the suspect was found dead inside the home that he had barricaded himself inside, authorities said.
The situation unfolded around 2 p.m. Friday when deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 16900 block of Wing Lane in Valinda. Officials said the barricaded suspect immediately began firing at responding deputies and that families living in the surrounding area were evacuated.
Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters on Sunday that the suspect was believed to be using an assault rifle and had"fired dozens of rounds at our deputies" stationed near the home,
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