FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — A man died at Community Regional Medical Center after disarming a Fresno police officer and shooting himself in the head, Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto said.
The incident occurred after the man, identified as a 32-year-old white male from Fresno, was arrested earlier in the day in connection with organized retail theft and impersonation of a police officer.
Casto said the arrest took place at the Northwest station, where the man resisted officers and was tased four times while attempting to arm himself with a loaded firearm found in a bag he was carrying.
After being subdued and handcuffed, he was transported to the hospital for treatment, as per department policy, following the use of a Taser.
While at the hospital, the man attacked an officer, disarmed him, and shot himself in the head.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by hospital staff, he was pronounced dead. No other individuals were injured during the incident.
Authorities revealed that the man had prior law enforcement experience, though details about his history remain unclear.
The investigation is ongoing, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending a review.