July 3, 2025 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on July 1, 2025, at approximately 8:00 P.M. deputies from the Thousand Oaks Police Department responded to the 500 block of Racquet Club Lane reference a subject experiencing a mental health issue while in possession of a firearm.

Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a family member outside of the residence and were advised the subject was threatening family members and in possession of a firearm. During the course of the contact with the family member, the subject appeared on the balcony of the residence, discharged a round and an officer involved shooting occurred.

Deputies attempted life saving measures; however, the subject was declared deceased at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.

As the investigation is active and on-going, more information will be provided at a later time.

Nature of Incident:	Deputy Involved Shooting
Report Number:	25-81858
Location:	500 Block Racquet Club Lane, Thousand Oaks
Date & Time:	07/01/25 @ 08:00 P.M.
Unit(s) Responsible:	Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit, East County Major Crimes Unit, Thousand Oaks Police Department Patrol Service; Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigations Unit, Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent		City of Residence	Age
(S) Adult Male		Thousand Oaks	23

Source: Ventura County Sheriff's Office