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FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Mariposa County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull over Brian Ballasch on Highway 49 Thursday morning for erratic driving.
After crashing his vehicle into sheriff units, he fired several shots, striking a deputy twice in the face, and once in the upper torso
Public Information Officer Christy Mitchell says, “Our prayers are with the deputy and his family. He is a 10-year veteran of our sheriff’s office. He is a father, a husband, a friend, and a co-worker.”
The deputy underwent surgery, and is now in stable condition.
Ballasch was also struck by gunfire, and has received treatment. He’s been jailed.
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