Former
LAPD officer and murder suspect Christopher Dorner has reportedly
been involved in a gunfight with authorities near Big Bear,
California, around 80 miles from Los Angeles.
The
Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday afternoon that Dorner, 33, engaged
in a shootout with authorities near Big Bear, a mountainous ski
resort where the suspect was believed to be in hiding. A law
enforcement source speaking to the paper confirmed the news on
condition of anonymity, and CNN independently verified that claim
shortly after 1 p.m. local time.
Dorner
has been at-large since last week when he was named a suspect in
three murders in Southern California. He has been untraceable in the
days since, and a manifesto attributed to Dorner that was published
online has helped garner intrigue about the case.
BIG
BEAR (CBSLA.com) — Two officers have reportedly been shot while
pursuing a carjacking and home-invasion suspect in the Angelus Oaks
area of Big Bear.
A
law enforcement source confirms to the Associated Press that the
suspect is triple-murder suspect Christopher Dorner.
Gunfire
was being exchanged on Glass Road West of 7 Oaks just after 1:30 p.m.
The
incident at a home in the 1200 block of Club Ciew Road, which is
located near Highway 38 and Glass Road, was reported around 12:20
p.m. The suspect reportedly tied up a couple and stole their 2008
four-door, white Dodge 4X4 truck, which is registered to nearby Camp
Tahquitz. One of the victims was able to escape and alert
authorities.
The
San Bernardino Police Department also sent a 12-man tactical team to
the scene.
The
suspect was reportedly heading south on Highway 38, which was shut
down while authorities worked to create a choke point.
Officials
have recovered a rifle and possibly a can of gas.
A
helicopter was also responding to the scene.
Bear
Valley Unified School District confirms all four schools have been
locked down
San Bernardino county sheriff spokeswoman Cindy Bachman has just held a brief news conference as the cabin in Big Bear continues to burn.
"I have not been advised that there are any hostages involved in this current situation," Bachman says.
Asked whether police can be sure that it is Christopher Dorner in the cabin, Bachman responds: "We have reason to believe that it is him. The victims who had their car stolen reported to us that that suspect matched Christopher Dorner."
She says she does not know who started the fire. She said she did not know when authorities might attempt to enter the cabin.
Bachman is asked about injuries to other officials. "I'm only aware of our two deputy sheriffs that were shot," she says.
Cabin on fire
The cabin where Dorner was said to have been holed-up in Big Bear has been engulfed by flames. Earlier up to 200 police officers were said to have been outside the building, guns drawn.
One sheriff's deputy has been killed, John McMahon from San Bernardino county sheriff's department has just confirmed at a news conference.
A brief exchange of gunfire occurred. One of our deputies was injured and unfortunately one of our deputies passed away as a result of his injuries.
McMahon said the injured officer is “in surgery, but he should be fine”.
Updated
The mayor of Big Bear Lake has confirmed to CBS that a deputy was killed in the exchange of gunfire this afternoon. A number of other news outlets are reporting the death.
UPDATE: Big Bear Lake Mayor confirms deputy killed in today's shootout with Christopher Dorner cbsn.ws/live
The San Bernardino county sheriff's department is asking all members of the press to stop tweeting immediately. The San Bernardino district attorney has posted that request to Twitter.
The sheriff has asked all members of the press to stop tweeting immediately. It is hindering officer safety.#Dorner
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