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Alert: Officer Involved Shooting in Oakhurst

OAKHURST–The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting that while responding to a hit-and-run type call in Oakhurst and making contact with the suspect on Road 425B, an officer-involved shooting occurred. The subject and K9 have been struck.

MCSO reports that no further details are available at this time, and an update will be provided as the incident develops.

We will update this article when more information is available.

Update 9:30 p.m. 11.20.2024

On November 20, 2024, shortly after 3:30 p.m., the Madera County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a report of multiple hit-and-runs with a vehicle in the area of Highway 49 and State Route 41 in Oakhurst. The suspect was driving a stolen vehicle, and the owner recognized it. The victim then called 9-1-1 and stayed on the phone with Dispatch to update the location. During the call, the suspect also rammed the reporting party’s car.

The Chase

K9 Obie photo from the Madera County Sheriff’s Foundation

Deputies set up a perimeter in the area in an effort to spike and disable the vehicle; however, before the suspect made it to that point, he drove the vehicle off the road and ran. Deputies then gave chase down a long driveway. During the foot chase, the suspect shot K9 Obie with a shotgun, and an exchange of gunfire occurred. K9 Obie and the suspect were both struck.

One deputy on the scene is an EMT and rendered immediate medical assistance to the suspect. The suspect, 41-year-old Allen Scott Williams of Mariposa, was transported by helicopter to a Fresno hospital, where he will make a full recovery.

Obie’s Condition

K9 Obie was taken to a nearby emergency veterinary clinic. X-ray images show his body is riddled with shotgun pellets. He is expected to remain at the veterinary hospital for at least several days. According to doctors, he will live the rest of his life with the numerous pellets but is expected to make a recovery following an extensive rehabilitation period.

The Suspect

Williams is currently on probation out of Mariposa County. He has several active felony warrants for his arrest for charges including felon in possession of ammunition and felony assault with a deadly weapon. Upon his release from the hospital, he will be booked into the Madera County Jail for multiple felony charges.

Sheriff Tyson Pogue remarks, “I want to commend the swift and decisive response of our deputies, whose actions prevented further danger to the Oakhurst community.

Sheriff Pogue continues, “Apprehending a dangerous criminal like Williams is a testament to their dedication to public safety. Our thoughts and prayers remain with our beloved K9 Obie as he recovers. Obie’s bravery and selfless service may very well have saved a deputy’s life, and we are profoundly grateful for his sacrifice and courage.”

The Investigation

As is customary, the criminal investigation of the deputy-involved shooting has been turned over to the Madera Police Department. The Madera County District Attorney’s Office will also review the incident. Additionally, an internal administrative investigation will be conducted. Those involved will be placed on administrative leave; no identities will be released at this time.

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