Deputies in Placer County, California, are searching for a man believed to be armed and dangerous after allegedly murdering a woman and shooting at others. Derek Spencer, 44, is wanted for several felonies, including pointing a firearm at people, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
Spencer was initially wanted after allegedly pointing a firearm at people earlier on Sunday. During the search for Spencer, deputies found him in the Iowa Hill area, but he rammed a patrol vehicle and fled the area, triggering a manhunt. Video footage from the scene shows a SWAT vehicle ramming a tractor during the standoff.
Spencer also fired shots at law enforcement officers and helicopters assisting in the search. Fortunately, no law enforcement officers were injured during the search. The sheriff's office is urging everyone in the Iowa Hill area to lock their doors and remain inside.
During the search, deputies located a murder victim they believe was killed by Spencer. The victim, an adult female, was found shot and killed inside a home where Spencer had been earlier in the search. The sheriff's office is being assisted by multiple other law enforcement agencies in the search for Spencer.
The sheriff's office described Spencer as a bald man with a goatee. The search for Spencer remains ongoing, with teams working through the night to locate the armed and dangerous suspect. The area being searched is very large, with dense forest and steep, rugged terrain, making the search challenging.
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