Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting in Nipomo: Man with Shotgun Killed

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) - The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office provided new information on Monday afternoon regarding the fatal deputy-involved shooting that took place Sunday night in Nipomo.

In a press release, the Sheriff's Office has identified the man killed as 48-year-old Joseph Munoz.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Munoz was shot after pointing a shotgun at deputies who were responding to a report of a domestic disturbance at the San Luis Bay Apartment Complex on Hill Street.

The Sheriff's release said deputies arrived at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday night after it was reported that an adult male was in an apartment at that location threatening to kill his mother.

The Sheriff's Office added Munoz was confronted by deputies outside the apartment in the doorway and later went back inside to arm himself with a shotgun.

Once he came back outside, the Sheriff's Office said he pointed the weapon at the deputies and a shooting soon occurred that included Munoz firing his weapon.

During the incident, the deputies returned fired, hitting and injuring Munoz.

Afterwards, the Sheriff's Office added the deputies began lifesaving measures following the shooting, but Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene.

Munoz had no known address, but was said to often stay in the Nipomo. The apartment where the shooting took place was shared by his grandmother.

He was known to law enforcement for several previous felony convictions and he had spent approximately 12-years in prison for several crimes, including felony domestic battery, felony DUI, felony possession of a controlled substance for sale, and felony conviction for voluntary manslaughter.

The deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance to department policy and are now receiving support services.

The investigation remains active and the Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who might have additional information to its Detective Division at (805) 781-4500.

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