FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno police are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect after an officer was shot Saturday night during an attempted arrest connected to a domestic violence investigation.
Police say officers first responded around 6:28 p.m. Saturday to a confidential location near East Garrett and South Clara avenues for a reported domestic disturbance.
Investigators identified 56-year-old Paul Rodriguez Cisneros as the suspect. According to police, Cisneros was wanted on domestic violence-related charges including assault with a deadly weapon involving a vehicle and criminal threats. Officers also learned he was allegedly armed with a handgun.
At about 9:23 p.m., uniformed officers went to the confidential location to try to arrest Cisneros.
Police say the officers were immediately met with gunfire as they got out of their patrol vehicle.
One officer was shot multiple times in the arm and upper body. A second officer was not injured.
The wounded officer was taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment and is listed in stable condition, according to Fresno police.
Authorities say Cisneros fled the scene and remains at large.
In addition to the domestic violence-related charges, Cisneros is now wanted for:
Attempted murder of a police officerTwo counts of assault with a deadly weaponTwo counts of resisting an executive officerFelon in possession of a firearm
Police say Cisneros should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who sees Cisneros or knows his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.
People with information who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867). Police say information leading to an arrest could qualify for a reward of up to $10,000.
Anyone with information related to the investigation can also contact Fresno Police Homicide Detective R. Rockwell at (559) 621-2448 or Detective Alejandro Lopez at (559) 621-2407.