Deputies shoot man allegedly armed with knife in Laguna Hills
Orange County deputies on Saturday shot a man who was allegedly armed with a knife in Laguna Hills.
It happened at around 8 a.m. near Ridge Route Drive and Moulton Park, according to a post on X from the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The post said that deputies were called to the area for reports of a disturbance.
"Deputies encountered a male subject armed with a knife and a deputy-involved shooting occurred," the post said.
Circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear.
The man was struck by gunfire and taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
No other injuries were reported in the incident, which remains under investigation. The Orange County District Attorney's Office will also investigate the shooting per protocol.
"Deputies in Laguna Hills are equipped with body-worn cameras. Relevant audio and video from the incident will be released in accordance with the law and in consultation with the Orange County District Attorney's Office," said a release from OCSD.
