Authorities are investigating an officer involved shooting in Visalia.
Around 5p.m. Visalia Police officers responded to the area of Crenshaw Dr. and Westgate Ave. they were looking for a male suspect wanted for multiple felonies.
Officers attempted to contact the suspect when he fled on foot.
A brief foot chase ensued and then the suspect produced a gun.
The suspect was then shot by officers after refusing orders to drop the firearm.
The suspect was transported to the hospital for treatment.
The Tulare County Sheriff's office is not conduction an investigation into the shooting.
Around 5p.m. Visalia Police officers responded to the area of Crenshaw Dr. and Westgate Ave. they were looking for a male suspect wanted for multiple felonies.
Officers attempted to contact the suspect when he fled on foot.
A brief foot chase ensued and then the suspect produced a gun.
The suspect was then shot by officers after refusing orders to drop the firearm.
The suspect was transported to the hospital for treatment.
The Tulare County Sheriff's office is not conduction an investigation into the shooting.