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El Cajon PD Press Releases>
Attempted Murder of a Police Officer
August 22, 2011
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Attempted Murder of a Police Officer
DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: August 21, 2011; 1707 hours
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1033 Prince Street El Cajon
SUSPECT: Withheld
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Withheld
RESUME OF INCIDENT:
The El Cajon Police Department received a radio call of suspicious activity at 1033 Prince Street. The caller said they saw an adult male carrying a gun, enter the house and that he had started a fire. It was unclear if the fire was outside or in the home. Several police units and fire department personnel were dispatched to the area.
The first unit to arrive was a two officer patrol car. The officers separated and began working their way towards the residence. The suspect fired several rounds from the front of the house, striking one of the officers in the head. He was able to back away before collapsing. His partner ran up to the fallen officer, and with the help of a citizen, was able to pull him behind cover. He stayed with the officer until additional officers arrived and he could be extracted from the area. The officer was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery. He is listed in critical, but stable condition.
The residence became fully engulfed in fire and residents from nearby houses were evacuated. Fire personnel were able to keep the fire from spreading to neighboring houses with the help of air water drops.
The El Cajon SWAT Team set up a perimeter around the house and made entry with fire teams. They were able to confirm there were no live persons in the house. An adult body was found by the front door, however due to the extensive damage of the body it is unknown if it is the suspect.
The scene was turned over to the Detective Division and an investigation has commenced. Due to the condition of the house investigators are waiting until morning to process the scene.
Agencies from around the county sent officers and support staff to help in this critical situation. The Red Cross arrived and provided food and shelter for those who were displaced from their homes.
PREPARED BY: Lt. M. Coit
DIVISION: Administrative Lieutenant
DATE AND TIME: August 22, 2011; 0145 hours
REVIEWED BY: Lt. Henton
Pat Sprecco, Chief Of Police
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