Downtown San Diego Apartment Fire Sparks Officer-Involved Shooting After Suspect Barricades Inside Building – Officer-Involved Shooting Reported During Third-Alarm Apartment Fire in Downtown San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A large emergency response unfolded Monday at a multi-story apartment building in downtown San Diego after a third-alarm fire was reported on the fourth floor of the structure, leading to an officer-involved shooting involving a barricaded suspect, according to preliminary incident information.
The incident occurred at approximately 1612 Sixth Avenue, Suite 410, where firefighters were initially dispatched for a working structure fire inside the apartment building.
Fire crews responding to the scene encountered an active fire on the fourth floor of the residential building. Due to the size and complexity of the incident, additional resources were requested and the response was upgraded to a third-alarm fire.
As firefighters worked to contain the blaze, law enforcement officers responded to reports involving a suspect believed to have started the fire and subsequently barricaded themselves inside an apartment unit.
According to preliminary reports, police officers discharged their weapons during an encounter with the barricaded suspect. Details regarding the circumstances that led to the officer-involved shooting have not yet been released, and authorities have not disclosed the condition of the suspect.
Officials reported that no police officers or firefighters were injured during the incident.
Emergency medical personnel evaluated at least one civilian for injuries. The extent of those injuries has not been publicly disclosed.
Authorities stated that both the law enforcement situation and the fire were brought under control following the coordinated response by police and fire personnel.
Firefighters successfully contained the blaze and prevented further spread within the building. Automatic sprinkler systems activated during the incident, helping suppress the fire but also causing water damage in portions of the structure.
Following extinguishment efforts, crews transitioned into overhaul operations to identify and eliminate any remaining hot spots. Water salvage operations were also initiated to minimize additional property damage resulting from sprinkler activation and firefighting efforts.
Investigators are expected to examine both the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting. Additional details, including the identity of the suspect and the extent of any civilian injuries, have not yet been released.
The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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