May 12, 2025 – Laguna Hills, CA – Orange County Sheriff's Department officials report a deputy-involved shooting occurred this morning in a commercial parking lot in Laguna Hills.

On Saturday, May 10, at 8:03 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call in the area of Ridge Route Drive and Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. Multiple callers stated that a male subject with two knives was seen in the area.

A deputy located a male subject. The subject moved towards the deputy, armed with a knife, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred.

The male subject was provided medical aid at the scene and was transported to a local area hospital, where he is in critical condition.

There were no other suspects involved in the initial call for service or the deputy-involved shooting. No deputies were injured during the incident.

Per protocol, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office will handle the investigation of the deputy-involved shooting. Deputies in Laguna Hills are equipped with body-worn cameras. Relevant audio and video from the incident will be released in accordance with the law and in consultation with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

Source: Orange County Sheriff's Department