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One SLO police officer killed, another wounded while serving search warrant at apartment complex

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - One San Luis Obispo police officer was killed and another wounded while they served a search warrant at a residence Monday evening.

Police said the shooting occurred at an apartment on Camellia Court, off Margarita Avenue near South Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo around 5:20 p.m.

The police department said they were serving the warrant when two officers were shot.

The shooter was reportedly shot and killed at the scene.

One officer has died and the second was transported to an area hospital and is listed as being in stable condition.  

“This is a tragedy beyond measure for all of those who serve and care about our community,” said Derek Johnson, San Luis Obispo City Manager. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family. We are devastated by this loss." 

Police said there is no threat to public safety at this time.

Residents were asked to continue avoiding the area while police conducted their investigation. The crime scene investigation team arrived around 7:15 p.m.

Crime scene tape was set up around the complex.

California Highway Patrol and the SLO City Fire Department were also on scene.

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