- Elizabeth Larson
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Authorities investigating officer-involved shooting in Nice
NICE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Nice on Monday.
Sheriff Brian Martin confirmed on social media Monday afternoon that the officer-involved shooting incident occurred on Lakeview Drive. He said the situation is contained.
On Monday afternoon, numerous law enforcement officer were at the location, with the roadway at Burpee and Lakeview closed.
The California Highway Patrol had an aircraft that had been involved in a search for an individual earlier in the incident, according to Officer Kory Reynolds.
Martin said investigators are at the location.
A deputy on scene said the incident had occurred over a large area. A crime investigation unit was part of the response.
Martin said additional information will be released as details develop.
John Jensen contributed to this report.
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