A Menifee man is in stable condition in a local hospital after being struck by gunfire in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday night, authorities said.
Menifee Police officers responded at about 8:59 p.m. to a residence in the 28000 block of Eridanus Drive in the Sun City community, according to an MPD news release. The caller reported that the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Ismel Armenta, had attempted to physically assault family members.
Officers encountered Armenta armed with a knife. He failed to comply with officers’ demands. Officers attempted to deploy a taser, but it was ineffective. Armenta advanced toward officers, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.
After securing the weapon, officers rendered medical aid. Armenta was then transferred to a hospital.
The two officers involved in the shooting were not injured. In accordance with department policy, both will be placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Officer-involved shootings are investigated by the Riverside County Force Investigation Detail, which includes representatives from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.
