A Sacramento County Sheriff's deputy, in the midst of a violent struggle last night with a suspect, was forced to draw his handgun and kill his attacker, department officials said.
The Sacramento County Coroner said the man killed by the deputy is Johnathan William Rose, 24 of North Highlands.
Deputies were called to a home in the 6200 block of San Martin Street in North Highlands about 10 p.m. Tuesday. Rose's father said in a 911 call that his son was acting violently with family members and throwing items around the house.
The first deputy inside the home was aggressively confronted by Rose, according to a sheriff's press release. The deputy tried to calm Rose but the man came toward him and tackled the officer.
With Rose on top of the officer, a struggled began, the suspect wildly punching the deputy several times in the head. The deputy feared for his life, unable to get out from under Rose.
At one point Rose tried to grab equipment on the deputy's gun belt, according to the sheriff's department.
The injured deputy drew his service weapon and fired several shots at Rose, hitting him in the upper body. The deputy then called for medical help, which responded, along with other deputies.
Rose died at the hospital. The deputy was treated at the hospital for his injuries. Rose's family members were not hurt.
The deputy, 31, has been with the department 8 years. He was placed on administrative leave, pending a review of the shooting.
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