Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office issues update on recent officer-involved shooting

Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office issues update on recent officer-involved shooting
Originally published August 26-27, 2021, via Facebook
by the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office:

“On August 25, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Crescent City California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers and Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department (DNCSO) deputies responded to the scene of a disabled vehicle that was blocking the roadway at Parkway Drive and Sherwood Lane in Crescent City, CA.

Upon their arrival, they located a male subject holding a knife and walking in the traffic lanes. The male subject advanced toward the officers and an officer-involved shooting occurred. The subject died as a result of the incident. There were no injuries to CHP or DNCSO personnel.

The CHP Northern Division Critical Incident Investigation Team and Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team personnel are handling the investigation. Any witnesses should contact CHP.


Update Regarding Officer Involved Shooting that occurred near Parkway Drive on August 25th:
It’s important that the communities served by the DNSO understand that we are deeply saddened anytime a loss of human life occurs. The events surrounding the death of Robert Anderson are being investigated very thoroughly, both administratively and criminally.
This incident is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern Division Critical Incident Investigation Team and the CHP Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team, in conjunction with the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office, the Del Norte County District Attorney’s Office, and the California Attorney General’s Office.
Footage exists from multiple Body Worn Cameras that captured the incident in its entirety from various perspectives. This footage will be released just as soon as it can be done without compromising the integrity of the investigations.”
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