Officer Injured in Shooting Incident Near Santa Barbara’s La Cumbre Plaza

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Multiple shots fired have been reported near La Cumbre Plaza on Upper State Street around 9:30am this morning.

Portions of the plaza have been taped off near the AT&T location. One suspect was hiding out inside a bathroom where he was held at gunpoint before being taken into custody just before 10:00am. The Santa Barbara Police Department says the suspect was not stuck by gunfire.

According to the department, an officer was injured and transported to Cottage Hospital during the incident but is in stable condition.

Police have urged the public to avoid the area.

This article will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

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