A woman and a deputy are both in the hospital after an officer-involved shooting in Santa Cruz.

KRON4’s Lydia Pantazes is at the scene on what is called the Ocean St. extension. 

She says around 3:30 a.m. Sheriff’s Deputies came to check this area due to complaints from neighbors about drug use and other activity.

When officers got to the area, they encountered a man and woman.

There was some type of altercation that ended with the woman being shot and a male deputy being injured, investigators said.

Both are being treated at the hospital.

Neighbors tell KRON4 transients are frequently in this area.

There will be a press conference at 1:00 p.m. with an update from authorities. 

Stay with us for updates.  

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