A man shot by a deputy in an unincorporated area near Beaumont was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday.
Deputies made contact with a motorcyclist for an unspecified reason shortly before 6:40 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Redlands Boulevard and San Timoteo Canyon Road, according to Lt. Deirdre Vickers of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
The man was uncooperative when asked if he had any weapons and subsequently ran toward a nearby residence, prompting a chase, authorities said. While commands were shouted to the suspect, he allegedly produced a firearm and was shot.
He was provided medical aid until paramedics arrived at the scene, then was taken to a hospital.
Authorities did not release the suspect’s name.
No other injuries were reported.
Anyone with additional information regarding the shooting was urged to contact sheriff’s Investigator Scott Anderson at 851-955-2777.