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Darnell Calhoun: Riverside County deputy dies after gunshot

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A deputy was shot and killed on friday in Riverside county, california.

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The incident happened in the 18500 block of hilldale lane in lake elsinore.

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The officer, recognized as 30-year-old Darnell Calhoun, was taken to the hospital where he was declared dead.

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After the incident one individual was taken into police custody.

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At the time of the incident, the officer was attending to a child custody call.

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Calhoun came to the site after the incident occurred.

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The exact cause of the shooting is not known.

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Calhoun joined the Riverside County Sheriff's Office in February 2022 after serving with the San Diego Police Department.

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Law enforcement departments in Southern California offered condolences after the news of Calhoun's death was announced.