BAKERSFIELD, CALIF (KERO). — Just before 10 p.m. Saturday night, the Kern County Sheriff's office says deputies were involved in an officer-involved shooting in Southeast Bakersfield.
It happened on east Casa Loma Drive just east of Union Avenue, where the sheriff's office says they responded to a report of a shooting at a place of residence in the 300 block.
According to KCSO, deputies encountered Juan Jose Campos, 43, who pointed a firearm at the deputies. The officer-involved shooting occurred at that time.
The sheriff's office reports that Campos was shot and injured. He was transported to the hospital for treatment. No deputies were injured. The firearm was recovered.
Campos was arrested on several charges, including assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer. According to the sheriff's office, he is in custody.
