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Police in Santa Cruz, CA Respond to 'Multiple Critical Incidents', At Least One Suspect Arrested

Santa Cruz law enforcement are investigating a shooting by at least one suspect, according to the police. The public has been asked to avoid the area.
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Santa Cruz Police responded to "multiple critical incidents" in the county after a shooting happened in the area. According to the county Sheriff's Office, there is still an "active threat" in the area of Alba Road and Highway 9 in Ben Lomond.

According to unconfirmed reports by local media, a suspected gunman has stolen two vehicles at gunpoint in the Felton area and shot at a police officer and hit another with a car while trying to escape. 

Police announced that one suspect has been taken into custody, noting that the investigation is ongoing and urging public to stay away from the area.

A video allegedly showing the arrest of a suspect appeared in social media. 

Several other videos revealing that the police used a helicopter to investigate the area emerged on social media.

Initial reports said there was at least one suspect that was "still outstanding".

​There were no immediate reports of casualties. 

A video allegedly showing heavy police presence in the area has been shared in social media.

No further details were immediately available.

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