What started as a traffic stop results in a deputy-involved shooting in Merced County

A Merced County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a shooting that left one man injured Friday night in Stevinson.

The shooting happened around 7 p.m. in the area of Highway 165 and Highway 140, according to Merced County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Daryl Allen.

Deputies were investigating a gang-related activity for illegal firearms and attempted to make a traffic stop on a male.

However, the suspect fled and led a chase at approximately 125 mph before losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a large steel gate.

The man got out of his vehicle and was shot once in the leg by a deputy. He was transported to a local hospital and his condition was unknown.

His identity was not released.

No deputies were injured.

Highway 165 was closed for the investigation..

This story was originally published November 15, 2019 at 9:21 PM.