Suspect who shot Dinuba police officer identified, had warrants out for arrest, chief says

DINUBA, Calif. (KFSN) -- The fishy who was wounded aft allegedly shooting a Dinuba constabulary serviceman has been identified arsenic 29-year-old Luis Manuel Piceno.

Authorities accidental Piceno had a warrant retired for his apprehension for attempted execution retired of Fresno County and home violence.

The incidental happened astir 8 p.m. Thursday adjacent Kern and I Street, conscionable extracurricular of Dinuba High School.

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Dinuba Police Chief Abel Iriarte says Piceno was brandishing a weapon astatine radical successful the area.

Shortly aft constabulary approached him, Piceno reportedly opened fire, hitting an officer.

Officers returned fire, striking him.

Piceno was taken to the infirmary and with life-threatening injuries.

The serviceman was besides hospitalized and is expected to survive.

The officers progressive successful the shooting volition beryllium placed connected paid administrative leave.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is starring the investigation.