Ridgecrest officerinvolved shooting leaves suspect in critical condition after traffic stop
Jun 18, 2026
An officer-involved shooting occurred during what started as a traffic stop on Thursday morning in Ridgecrest, according to the Ridgecrest Police Department.The officer-involved shooting occurred just before 9 a.m. on Thursday o
n E California Avenue near South Silver Ridge Street, according to RPD.Police say a traffic stop led to an altercation, and that is when the officer-involved shooting occurred.Per a post on the RPD's Facebook, the suspect is in the hospital in critical condition. They also say no officers were injured in the incident.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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