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*potentially disturbing*
The Riverside Co. Sheriff has released bodycam video from a fatal DIS that took place on May 13 in Perris. The incident happened as deputies assigned to the Riverside Alternative Sentencing Program were conducting a probation compliance check./BWC 1 pic.twitter.com/Guu8Bvnrh8
— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) July 6, 2024
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Tensions escalated early Sunday morning on May 13, 2024, when Riverside County, CA deputies conducting a probation compliance check faced a direct threat.
At 8:04 a.m., deputies arrived at a home on Albillo Loop in Perris as part of the Riverside Alternative Sentencing Program. Their mission: to ensure probation compliance.
As the deputies assessed the situation, they found multiple individuals congregating in the backyard.
During the check, one man provided false identification and began to walk away, ignoring the deputies’ repeated commands to halt.
In a bid to secure compliance without escalation, one deputy deployed a Taser. Unfortunately, the attempt failed, and the suspect continued his departure.
Moments later, the situation intensified dramatically—the suspect drew a handgun.
Reacting swiftly, deputies engaged the suspect, leading to a deputy-involved shooting.
The man, struck by the deputies’ gunfire, received immediate medical attention at the scene and was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital. Despite the efforts, he was later pronounced dead.
The deceased was identified as 42-year-old Lucas Michael Rutledge of Menifee. Investigations revealed he was armed with an unserialized 9mm handgun.
This incident raises crucial questions for the community and law enforcement alike. For starters, do you believe the use of lethal force was necessary?
IMO, there’s no doubt that it was a good shoot. What say you?
H/T PoliceActivity
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