SANTEE, Calif. (KGTV) — The San Diego Sheriff's Office confirmed a deputy-involved shooting occurred in a Santee residence following an hours-long standoff that began Sunday afternoon.
According to SDSO's watch commander, deputies responded to 9000 Willowgrove Ave. following reports of a man making threats with a weapon around 12 p.m. The call was later upgraded to a SWAT callout after the man was failing to cooperate with deputies.
SDSO's watch commander said the man was inside of the property alone. It is unknown if anyone is injured as a result of the deputy-involved shooting.
If you live in Santee, be aware of increased law enforcement activity in your area. @SDSheriff Deputies are on scene following a deputy-involved shooting near the 9000 block of Willowgrove Avenue.
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) July 28, 2025
A road closure is in effect at Willowgrove Avenue and Carlton Hills Boulevard.… pic.twitter.com/y4cW3Gjodz
In an X post, authorities announced an active road closure at Willowgrove Avenue and Carlton Hills Boulevard. They are asking the public to avoid the area although there is no active danger in the community.
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