Simi Valley Police Department OIS 10/5/2021

On October 5, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Simi Valley Police Officers responded to a report of a Dispute between two female subjects at the 7-Eleven Store located at 5820 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley.  SVPD Communications advised the responding officers that one of the female subjects was armed with a knife.  When the officers arrived on scene, they contacted the one of the subject’s in the 1800 block of Yosemite Avenue, which is down the street from the store.  During the contact, the suspect attempted to attack one of the officers with a knife and an Officer Involved Shooting occurred.  The officers at the scene immediately administered first aid to the suspect and requested Ventura County Fire Department.  Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and transported the suspect to a local trauma center for medical treatment.  The suspect is a 31-year-old female Simi Valley resident.    

We would like to remind the public that this case is still under investigation and some details cannot be released to the public at this time.  Any witnesses who have information regarding this care are asked to call the Simi Valley Police Department Major Crimes Detective Unit at (805) 583-6950.