Residents in the downtown area of Paso Robles are being asked to shelter-in-place Wednesday morning as law enforcement searches for an active shooter suspect.
Authorities say they are looking for one suspect who they consider armed and dangerous.
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tony Cipolla says shots were fired at the Paso Robles Police Department building at about 3:15 a.m.
Be advised downtown Paso should be considered dangerous and police are turning people away. Certain areas in downtown are receiving reverse 911 calls. Sheriff’s Shelter in Place order for residents downtown.
Statement from the City of Paso Robles: “We have had an active shooter incident in the City of Paso Robles this morning. Paso Robles Police Department and City Officials are requesting the public to avoid downtown Paso Robles as law enforcement search for the suspect. If you live or work in the downtown area you are asked to shelter in place. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about the shooting, please call 911.”
