Two home invasion suspects shot by Merced County deputies in early-morning incident
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- Merced County deputies engaged armed suspects during a 2:12 a.m. home invasion.
- Deputies returned fire, striking two suspects who later surrendered; third jailed.
- No deputies reported injured; two suspects hospitalized; public urged to call tips.
Two home invasion suspects were shot by deputies early Thursday morning in Merced County.
Deputies responded to a home in the 3800 block of Washington Street in Le Grand at 2:12 a.m. for a report of a home invasion involving several armed suspects.
When deputies approached the home, the suspects allegedly shot at them. Deputies returned fire, striking two. The suspects went back inside the residence before surrendering without further incident, deputies said.
The third suspect was taken into custody and booked into the Merced County Sheriff’s Office jail.
The first two suspects were taken to a local hospital, and their conditions are unknown.
No deputies were injured in the shootout.
If anyone has information regarding the incident are asked to call the Merced County Sheriff’s Office at 209-385-7445. Callers may remain anonymous.
This story was originally published October 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM.
