An El Dorado County Sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed early Wednesday morning while responding to a call for service in the area of Sand Ridge Road in Somerset, Ca, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
The deputy has been identified as Deputy Brian Ishmael.
A ride-along was with Deputy Ishmael during the call and was injured during the shooting.
Their condition is currently unknown.
(Deputy Brian Ishmael was shot after responding to a call for service in the area of Somerset. Courtesy of CBS Sacramento and YouTube. Posted on Oct 23, 2019.)
There is a large contingent of law enforcement including a helicopter in the area.
Residents, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s ask that you remain vigilant and call 911 for any suspicious activity.
Deputy Brian Ishmael was a 4-year veteran with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s office and previous worked for Placerville Police Department.
Editor’s note: Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of El Dorado County Sheriff’s Deputy Ishmael, both blood and blue. Thank you for your bravery in serving the citizens of El Dorado County, with pride and distinction. You will not be forgotten.
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