LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances that led to the death of a man in Clearlake Oaks.
Lt. Rich Ward said that at approximately 10:08 a.m. Wednesday, the sheriff’s office received a report that an adult female had arrived at a local hospital after shooting an adult male subject who she said assaulted her.
Ward said the assault was reported to have occurred in the 12000 block of Island Circle in Clearlake Oaks.
Detectives contacted the woman involved in the incident. Ward said she is cooperating with the investigation.
Ward said deputies responded to the Island Circle residence and located a deceased male subject.
Deputies believed the injuries the male sustained were consistent with gunshot wounds, Ward said.
The male subject’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin, Ward reported.
Ward said the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the incident.
He said the investigation is ongoing and additional details surrounding the events will be released when available.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact Det. Todd Dunia at 707-262-4232 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..