A 30-year-old Redlands woman was injured after she was shot by police during a domestic disturbance call Thursday night, May 23.
Police were called to the 1000 block of Oxford Drive shortly before 9:30 p.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance. One subject was reportedly armed with a knife.
When officers arrived, they were confronted by the subject with the knife. She refused to comply with officers’ commands and an officer-involved shooting occurred. Officers provided medical aid until Redlands Fire Department paramedics arrived. The woman was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover from her injuries.
In keeping with Redlands Police Department policy, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the officer-involved shooting and two officers were placed on administrative leave.
Anyone with information regarding crime or suspicious activity is asked to contact Redlands Police Dispatch at (909) 798-7681 ext. 1. Certain non-emergency crimes may also be reported online using the Redlands Police Department’s CopLogic reporting system at www.cityofredlands.org/report-crime. Suspicious activity and tips can be reported using the City of Redlands 311 mobile app available for Android, iPhones, and iPads.
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