Teen Suspected of Shooting at Officer
A 17-year-old was arrested Saturday on suspicion of shooting at a Port Hueneme police officer who was issuing a traffic citation.
The incident occurred about noon when Officer Russell Cornwall heard a gunshot from a nearby condominium complex as he issued the citation at West Hemlock Street and Fisher Drive.
An object struck the pavement near where Cornwall was standing, police said.
Shortly after noon, the juvenile, who was not identified, was arrested in a residence in the 700 block of Hemlock Street and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, police said.
Weapons and ammunition were found in the suspect’s home, police said.
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