A man wielding a metal pipe was shot by police in Westminster Saturday morning, Dec. 24, after apparently trying to strike officers, authorities said.
The 29-year-old man, who police believe to be homeless, was listed in critical but stable condition at a hospital, according to Sgt. Eddie Esqueda of the Westminster Police Department.
Officers sent to the 9100 block of Bolsa Avenue at about 1 a.m. regarding possible vandalism located the suspect and ordered him to drop the pipe, Esqueda said.
Officers attempted to subdue him with a Taser, but they were unsuccessful, according to a press release from the Westminster Police Department.
The man then attempted to hit the officers with the pipe. Police then fired on the man, according to the press release.
No officers were injured and a metal pipe was recovered at the scene.
Westminster police urged anyone with information about the incident to call them at 714-548-4570 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.
Source: Orange County Register
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