October 17, 2025 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on October 16, 2025, at around 2:12 a.m. deputies responded to the 3800 block of Washington Street in Le Grand for a report of a Home Invasion at an apartment complex involving several armed subjects. Deputies approached the second floor and confronted two armed suspects. The suspects retreated inside the residence. They then shot at a Deputy who returned fire, striking two of the suspects. Deputies identified three suspects who ultimately surrendered.

The injured suspects were transported to a local area hospital and are in stable condition. The third suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Merced County Sheriff's Office Jail.

No Deputies or other members of the public were injured during this incident. At this time, we do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public.

Once they are released from the hospital, they will be booked into the Merced County Sheriff's Office Jail. The suspect, who was uninjured during the incident, has been identified as Roman Naranjo, 35, from Le Grand. Naranjo was booked into the Merced County Sheriff's Office Jail. Our Detectives Bureau is working in conjunction with the Merced County District Attorney's Office in investigating this deputy-involved shooting.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact the Merced County Sheriff's Office at 209.385.7445.

Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office