ROSAMOND, Calif. (KERO) — Newly released body camera video shows the moments leading up to an officer-involved shooting in Rosamond.
According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 to Desert Oasis Mobile Estates in the 3300 block of 15th Street West for a reported disturbance.
When a deputy arrived, he was confronted by Joshua Dribin, 22, who said he was having problems with his neighbors.
In the video, Dribin tells the deputy he was going to "make it so that he can't come near me." Moments later, Dribin ran back into his home and emerged carrying a sword.
Authorities say Dribin then charged at the deputy and was shot.
He was treated at the scene before being taken to a hospital. Officials said his injuries were non-life-threatening.
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Dribin was arrested and charged with:
- Assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer
- Resisting a peace officer using force
- Exhibiting a deadly weapon at a peace officer to resist arrest
- Resisting, obstructing, or delaying a peace officer in the performance of their duties
No deputies or civilians were injured during the shooting.
On Sept. 3, following a review of the incident, the Kern County Sheriff's Office determined the deputy's use of force was within department policy.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110.
To watch the video click below. Be warned, it is graphic.
