National City Shooting: Deputy Injured After 5 Gunshots, Woman In Custody

A deputy was injured during an officer-involved shooting in National City on Friday afternoon, authorities confirmed. The incident took place around 2 p.m. on Mile of Cars Way near Hoover Avenue, leading to a significant law enforcement presence that continued for hours.At least five gunshots were heard, according to witnesses at the site. They claimed to have witnessed a woman being held at gunpoint in a white Honda. Following the arrest, officers were seen pointing their weapons at the car. A cross-departmental agreement means that San Diego police will conduct the probe. Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department were engaged in the shooting. At least six police enforcement cars were still at the area around 4 p.m., several of them bearing the Sheriff's Department emblem. Officers from National City were also present and making contributions to the ongoing inquiry.The wounded officer was sent to UC San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center, according to confirmation from the authorities. There have been no recent developments about the deputy's health. Officers were observed concentrating on a second situation involving a flatbed truck close in addition to the white Honda. Although the car was thoroughly investigated by investigators, specifics regarding its role are still unknown. Police are still investigating, looking at a number of different aspects at both scenes. Law enforcement is anticipated to provide further information as they continue to collect evidence and witness accounts.Streets were closed for a couple of hours in the area of National City Mile of Cars. The condition and identity of the deputy was not immediately available. The circumstances which prompted the shooting were unclear.