Suspect Armed With Knife Shot By RivCo Deputy In Norco

NORCO, CA — A person armed with a knife was shot and killed in Norco Thursday after allegedly advancing toward Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputies.

The involved deputy was placed on administrative leave following the deadly shooting while the shooting was investigated, according to Sgt. Deirdre Vickers.

The suspect's identity has been withheld, pending notification of next of kin.

Just after 6 p.m., deputies were called to the scene at Hamner Avenue and 6th Street on reports of a suspect armed with a knife, according to Vickers.

"Upon arrival, deputies contacted the subject and gave commands to drop the knife," she said. "The suspect failed to follow commands and advanced towards the deputies with the knife, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred."

Deputies rendered medical aid to the downed suspect until medics arrived. However, the suspect was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.

No other information was immediately available.