June 21, 2026 – Madera County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are releasing preliminary information regarding a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on June 19, 2026.

At approximately 4:39 p.m., dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call reporting a residential burglary in progress in the area of Avenue 12 and Road 35.

Approximately one minute later, a second call reported a male subject carrying a crowbar and charging at passing vehicles. At the time, it was not known if the two incidents were related.

A Sheriff's deputy arrived in the area and contacted the suspect. During the struggle, the suspect took control of the deputy’s department-issued TASER and fired it at her, striking the deputy with the probes.

As the struggle continued, multiple citizens called 9-1-1 reporting the deputy and suspect were fighting on the ground. Several community members intervened to assist the deputy, and callers reported the suspect was attempting to gain control of the deputy's firearm.

Despite the efforts of the deputy and assisting citizens, the suspect continued to resist. At approximately 4:56 p.m., the deputy discharged her service weapon, striking the suspect. Deputies, Cal Fire, and EMS personnel immediately provided life-saving measures; however, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The deputy sustained minor injuries and was treated by EMS.

This investigation remains active and is being conducted in accordance with established protocols for deputy-involved shootings. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Sheriff Tyson Pogue thanks the community members who assisted during the incident, stating, "We are grateful for the citizens who acted courageously to assist our deputy during an extremely dangerous and rapidly evolving situation."

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Madera County Sheriff's Office at (559) 675-7770. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867), by texting "Tip MaderaSO" to 888777, or through the Madera Sheriff mobile app at: MaderaSheriffApp.

Source: Madera County Sheriff's Office