Man wounded in officer-involved shooting in Turlock

TURLOCK, Calif. (FOX26) — A man was wounded in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning in Turlock.

Police responded to the report of a suspicious person looking into vehicles in the 900 block of Vermont Avenue around 5:00 a.m.

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As the officer attempted to contact the suspect he took off on foot.

A second officer arrived and the officers ordered the man to comply, but say he refused.

The officers say the man presented an unknown object in a threatening manner and one officer fired.

The man identified as 37-year-old Corey Pollard of Turlock was taken into custody and treated for a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his shoulder.

Pollard was taken to a Modesto area hospital for further treatment and evaluation. He has since been released and booked into jail for resisting arrest and assault on a peace officer.

The object that was in Pollard’s possession was recovered at the scene and has been seized as evidence.

The officer, a ten-year veteran of law enforcement, was not injured during this incident.

As standard protocol, the officer has been placed on administrative leave while an internal investigation is conducted.

Chief Jason Hedden said, “We are thankful our officers were not harmed in this situation and we pray for the continued safety of all our officers."

Our investigation is expected to continue over the next few weeks and we’ll await further details as the investigation unfolds.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Detective Bertram at (209) 664-7323.

You can also contact the Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780 or email at tpdtipline@turlock.ca.us.

You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 or (866) 602-7463.