Madera County Shooting Strikes K-9, Investigation Ongoing

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 8 months ago on

November 20, 2024

A suspect and a Madera County Sheriff’s K-9 were injured in an officer-involved shooting during a hit-and-run investigation in Oakhurst. (Shutterstock)

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A Madera County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and a suspect were injured Wednesday in an officer-involved shooting following a hit-and-run investigation in Oakhurst, according to authorities.

Deputies responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Road 425B, where the encounter with the suspect led to gunfire, according to the statement.

Both the suspect and the K-9 were struck during the exchange.

Authorities have not released further details about the condition of those involved or the circumstances leading to the shooting.

The sheriff’s office said updates will be provided as the investigation continues.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.