Sheriff’s deputy shot in the leg in Templeton, gunman killed
September 24, 2020
Photo by Richard Bastian
By JOSH FRIEDMAN
A gunman shot a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputy in the leg near Highway 101 in Templeton Thursday morning, prior to being killed in a shootout with law enforcement.
The gunman opened fire at about 10:20 a.m. near Theater Drive and Templeton Cemetery Road.
A deputy suffered a single gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to the hospital.
Numerous law enforcement officers responded to the scene along Theater Drive Thursday morning. Shortly following the shooting, a collision involving a semi-truck occurred nearby on Highway 101.
The sheriff’s office is advising the public to stay away from the area.
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