A Madera County who is a city of Fresno firefighter was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a domestic violence call, authorities said.

Deputies responded to the home of Emmanuel Chavez, 44, on Sunday, Sept. 7, and found him reportedly covered in blood, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.

Chavez refused to let deputies inside the residence, but they forced their way in and took him into custody after a brief struggle.

Investigators arrested Chavez on suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, willful harm or injury to a child, negligent discharge of a firearm and resisting arrest.

He was booked into the Madera County Jail and is being held on $1 million bail.

Chavez pleaded not guilty to the charges in a Friday court appearance.

Fresno Fire said that he has been place on administrative leave.

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