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Man accused of attempted murder shot by police inside Thousand Oaks hospital
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- A 46-year-old man accused of attempted murder was shot by Simi Valley police while in custody at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, prompting a significant law enforcement response.
- The shooting occurred around 12:20 p.m. during a medical assessment, but details on what led to the officers opening fire remain unclear.
- The suspect, who had been arrested earlier for stabbing a husband and wife, was struck by gunfire, treated by medical staff, and is currently in stable condition and still in custody.
- The woman victim underwent surgery and is expected to survive; the hospital confirmed there is no threat to the public and operations continue as normal.
- The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the shooting, with assistance from the District Attorney's Office, while Simi Valley police will conduct a separate inquiry.
