Gunman arrested after allegedly killing two California deputies

[Robby999 1,024]

A gunman who allegedly killed two sheriff's deputies and wounded another officer and a bystander in the Sacramento County area has been arrested, a spokeswoman for the Placer County sheriff said Friday night.

Spokeswoman Dena Erwin said 34-year-old Marcelo Marquez, who also allegedly tried to carjack two vehicles, was taken alive Friday afternoon from a home in Auburn after an initial shooting hours earlier in a Sacramento commercial area. Auburn is about 30 miles north of Sacramento.

She also announced that a second deputy shot by the suspect had died. The third deputy was shot in the arm and "sitting up and talking."

"This guy was on a one-man crime spree today," Erwin said. "He has no idea of the damage he did."

The shooting victim of the first attempted carjacking was identified as Anthony Holmes, 38, by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. He is in critical condition

The four shootings sparked a massive manhunt by multiple agencies backed by search dogs, helicopters and armoed vehicles. Residents nearby were told to stay indoors and schools were locked down during the search.

Fox 40 earlier reported that a female suspect with the gunman had been apprehended in Placer County. The Associated Press said authorities reported she had a handgun in her purse.

Sacramento County Sheriff John Scott earlier identified the first dead officer as Deputy Danny Oliver, 47, a 15-year veteran, who had been shot in the head. The second fatality was not immediately identified.

Sheriff's spokeswoman Sgt. Lisa Bowman said the deputy was approaching a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot in the Arden Way area of Sacramento near a Motel 6 when he was shot before 11 a.m. Friday. The Associated Press said the shooter was carrying AR-15 type assault rifle.

"The person who was inside of the vehicle shot rounds at the officer," she said during a press conference on Friday. "At least one shot was fired at our deputy, striking him at least one time."

Scott said Oliver was survived by a wife and two daughters.

The shooter was described as an Hispanic male in his 30s with buzz cut hair, who had been accompanied by a woman. Scott said "his motive is known only to the suspect."

He also could not say how involved the woman had been in the shootings.

Scott said the gunman next tried to carjack Holmes' vehicle and shot the him in the head when he resisted.

The suspects then made a second carjacking attempt and sped off in another vehicle.

Erwin told The Associated Press that two of her department's deputies were then shot by the same assailant.

A park ranger reported he saw the suspects changing their clothing in the Carmichael area, a few miles northeast of the site of the initial shooting.

Authorities were seeking a red 2002 Ford F150 extended cab pickup truck with an ice chest in the back.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/10/25/manhunt-underway-for-gunman-who-shot-3-california-sheriff-deputies-bystander/?intcmp=latestnews

I believe these officers interrupted some type of criminal activity that had just occurred or was about to occur. I think when the facts come out this shooter is either a gang member, cartel member or both. I also wouldn't be surprised in the least if he was here illegally and used an Eric Holder special to slaughter these innocent victims.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I believe these officers interrupted some type of criminal activity that had just occurred or was about to occur. I think when the facts come out this shooter is either a gang member, cartel member or both. I also wouldn't be surprised in the least if he was here illegally and used an Eric Holder special to slaughter these innocent victims.

The only thing that matters here is that he used a gun. Ban guns. Quickly.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Sad but not terribly surprising.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

The only thing that matters here is that he used a gun. Ban guns. Quickly.

The only thing that matters here is he might be an illegal. That's more horrible than the fact he killed someone.

[Pooky 3,846]

Apparently, the only things that don't matter here (already) are the facts.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Apparently, the only things that don't matter here (already) are the facts.

The fact he killed two people are enough for me. I wouldn't assume he was illegal based off him being Hispanic.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Two LEOs died. And that's tragic. But if a cop pulls out a gun to protect him or her self, they get crucified in the media. That's just as sad. They are screwed either way they go.

Prayers for their families who are suffering...

[Pooky 3,846]

The fact he killed two people are enough for me. I wouldn't assume he was illegal based off him being Hispanic.

Now I'm hearing that the LA Times is reporting that the gunman has previously been deported from the US twice.

So, while the White House ponders stricter border controls to the North, in the wake of the terror-linked incident in Ottawa, will they also consider doing more to secure the Southern border, where the greater risk to life enters the US?

[Robby999 1,024]

The only thing that matters here is he might be an illegal. That's more horrible than the fact he killed someone.

If we had anything that resembled border security and enforcement, chances are the accused would not have been here to murder the deputies in the first place!

[Darnell 8,479]

the perp was carrying an AR-15? Man - I'd love to know the chain of ownership on that one.

[lostinblue 1,989]

the perp was carrying an AR-15? Man - I'd love to know the chain of ownership on that one.

Could be one of the holder assault gun giveaways.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

The fact he killed two people are enough for me. I wouldn't assume he was illegal based off him being Hispanic.

Twice deported Illegal.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Twice deported Illegal.

I see that now.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Comes here with no respect for immigration law , why would he respect any law. That is why I am 100% against allowing anyone that entered the country illegally past puberty any sort of relief from deportation and a ban. I also think the ban should be lifetime not 10 years.

[Rob L 3,811]

I believe these officers interrupted some type of criminal activity that had just occurred or was about to occur. I think when the facts come out this shooter is either a gang member, cartel member or both. I also wouldn't be surprised in the least if he was here illegally and used an Eric Holder special to slaughter these innocent victims.

+1 given in error, what i meant to say is you must have amazing powers of divination to determine all of that