Officer Involved Shooting 

October 28, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that on October 26^th, 2023, at 12:55 A.M., Merced PD officers were dispatched to the 3300 Block M Street for reports of a male who attempted to jump in front of a moving vehicle.  Two Merced PD Officers responded and contacted the male.  The male immediately pulled out a knife and walked towards officers.  Both officers gave several commands to drop the knife, but he did not comply.  The male continued to advance towards officers and both officers discharged their firearms, ultimately striking the male.  Officers immediately rendered medical aid, but the male died at the scene. 

The Merced County District Attorney’s Office is conducting the investigation along with detectives from the Merced Police Department.  The Merced Police Department is also conducting an internal review to ensure all policies and procedures were followed.  Both officers are on paid administrative leave, which is standard protocol, while this investigation proceeds.

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Sgt. Kalvin Haygood at (209) 769-8670.

Case Number: 23-56604

Source: Merced Police Department