Man Shot and Critically Wounded by Police in Sylmar Barricade Incident

Man Shot and Critically Wounded by Police in Sylmar Barricade Incident
The 1400 block of Foothill Boulevard in Sylmar, Calif., in February 2021. Google Maps/Screenshot via California Insider
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A man was shot and critically wounded by police during a barricade incident in Sylmar, Calif., authorities said March 10.

The shooting occurred March 9 at 8:35 p.m. in the 14100 block of Foothill Boulevard, a few hours after police responded to a call about a “violent male with mental illness,” according to police.