A man who police said was firing a gun from the backyard of a Woodland home was shot and killed by officers Friday afternoon after at least two hours of negotiations, officials said.
Woodland police said officers initially responded around 2 p.m. to reports of shots fired in the area of Johnston Street and Alice Street. When officers arrived, they determined a man was firing shots from the backyard.
The department’s SWAT team and crisis negotiation team were called in as officers worked to get the man to surrender.
After at least two hours of negotiations, officers fired their weapons and struck the man, police said. Despite life-saving efforts, the man died at the scene. He has not yet been identified.
Police did not say what the man was initially shooting at or provide details about the type of gun he had.
No officers were injured.
Authorities said they believe there is no longer a threat to the public, but investigators are expected to remain at the scene throughout Friday evening.
Police had earlier urged people to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Some nearby homes were evacuated, while other residents in the immediate area were asked to remain indoors.
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