Marketplace shooting kills one person in Orcutt
ORCUTT, Calif. – One person died in a shooting involving an off-duty Santa Maria police officer outside of Melody Mini Market in Orcutt Saturday night, according to police.
The Coroner's Bureau confirmed the identity of the deceased as 19-year-old Manuel Reyes Rios of Santa Maria.
The exact cause of his death officially remains under investigation, according to officials.
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Deputies said they responded to the small market at 130 E. Foster Road just after 8 p.m.
The off-duty officer was on scene when deputies arrived and cooperated with responding law enforcement according to Lieutenant Jarrett Morris of the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said the identity of the involved officer will be released at a later time.
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office said it is currently conducting an investigation of the shooting and asked anyone with information to contact their Criminal Investigations Division at 805-681-4150.
To remain anonymous, the sheriff's office said you can report your information through their tip-line: 805-681-4171.
