TYPE OF INCIDENT: OFFICER-INVOVLED SHOOTING
DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: 01/01/2017 at 9:03pm
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: Second Street and Madison Avenue, El Cajon
RESUME OF INCIDENT:
On 01/01/17 at approximately 9:03pm, officers from the El Cajon Police Department responded to calls of a disturbance in the area of Second Street and Oakdale Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the suspect in the roadway armed with a knife. The suspect was non-compliant with the officers and attempts to take him into custody were unsuccessful and the responding officer shot the suspect. Paramedics responded immediately and began treating the suspect at the scene. The suspect was then transported to a local trauma center where he is being treated as of the time of this press release.
This investigation is in the very early stages, and more information will be released when it becomes available. The officer involved in this shooting was wearing a Body-Worn Camera at the time of this incident. The footage from this camera has been retained as evidence pending further investigation.
The El Cajon Police Department is asking anyone with more information regarding this incident to call the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311.
PREPARED BY: Lt. Randy Soulard
DIVISION: Special Enforcement Division
DATE AND TIME: 01/02/2017 at 1:00am
REVIEWED BY: Lt. Walt Miller, Investigations Division
Jeff Davis, Chief Of Police
***** UPDATED INFORMATION *****
DATE AND TIME: 1/6/17 @ 1300
UPDATED RESUME OF INCIDENT:
The man involved in Sunday’s officer involved shooting has been identified as fifty six year old Danny Martin Baldwin. Baldwin was shot four times and is in stable condition at an area hospital. ECPD Detectives are actively investigating the shooting in accordance with the San Diego County Officer Involved Shooting protocol. The District Attorney’s Office was called to the scene and will be reviewing the investigation.
Detectives are still interviewing witnesses and ask that anyone with information about the incident please call the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3320.
PREPARED BY: Lt. R. Ransweiler
DIVISION: Administrative Lieutenant / PIO
REVIEWED BY: Lt. W. Miller, Investigations Division
Jeff Davis, Chief of Police
