FBI Agents Fired Upon During Law Enforcement Operation In Lemon Grove – Patch

FBI Agents Fired Upon During Law Enforcement Operation In Lemon Grove  Patch

A suspect was taken into custody after shots were fired at federal agents during an early morning operation, authorities said. LEMON GROVE, CA — FBI agents came under fire Wednesday morning while carrying out a court-authorized law enforcement operation at a home in Lemon Grove, authorities said. The shooting occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m. when someone inside the home fired at agents, according to the FBI. No federal agents or other law enforcement personnel were injured. The suspect was taken into custody, and authorities said there was no immediate threat to the community.

The FBI did not say whether agents returned fire or release the suspect's identity or the location of the shooting. In a social media post Wednesday, the FBI's San Diego field office said investigators were processing the scene and expected to remain at the location for an extended period. The shooting is under review by the FBI's Inspection Division, which will examine the circumstances and collect evidence. The agency said it could not release further details while the investigation remains ongoing.