The deputy was shot after he witnessed three suspects committing a crime and attempted to stop them, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
According to deputies, the suspects were in the parking lot in the middle of a suspected catalytic converter theft. The off-duty deputy, who was at the store with his wife, saw the theft, which happened to be taking place on his truck.
As he approached the suspects, they opened fire on him. Authorities said the deputy was able to fire back and struck one of the suspects. A second suspect was also struck. The wounded deputy, identified as Darren Almendarez, was then transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. One of the suspects shot is in critical condition, while the second remains stable, according to law enforcement. A third suspect involved managed to flee the scene, Gonzalez said.
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