A suspect detained by Simi Valley police and brought to Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks for treatment was shot by an officer inside the facility Thursday afternoon.
The shooting occurred around 12:20 p.m. on the fourth floor of the hospital, located at 215 W. Janss Road. Authorities stated the suspect had been detained in connection with an earlier violent crime in Simi Valley. Law enforcement sources indicated the altercation that preceded the shooting involved the suspect grabbing a medical staffer.
The suspect sustained injuries from the gunfire. The incident prompted a significant law enforcement presence at the hospital. Two law enforcement sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the details anonymously.
Hospital officials confirmed that staff, patients, and visitors remained safe throughout the incident and that medical services were not disrupted. Further details regarding the suspect's condition and the specific nature of the prior violent crime are expected.
