Suspect Gets Shot While Crouched Behind a Bed Pointing His Gun at Deputies

* (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) * Bakersfield, California — On April 8, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Kern County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 300 block of Casa Loma Drive for a report of a subject shooting into an inhabited dwelling. After searching the property and making multiple announcements, deputies located the suspect, 43-year-old Juan Jose Campos, crouched behind a bed pointing his firearm at deputies. An officer involved shooting occurred. The sheriff’s office reports that Campos was shot and injured. He was transported to the hospital for treatment. No deputies were injured. The firearm was recovered. He was arrested on numerous charges including attempted murder, assault on a peace officer with a firearm and multiple other felony charges. On May 2, 2023, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office convened a critical incident review board to examine the use of force in this incident. The use of force was determined to be