Ventura County police officers shoot man allegedly with knife, bow and arrows in Thousand Oaks

Ventura County deputies shot and killed an allegedly armed man in Thousand Oaks early Sunday morning.

It happened just before 7 a.m. while deputies were on Avenida de los Arboles, according to a statement from Ventura County Sheriff's Department officials.

“The incident began when officers made contact with a 37-year-old man who was seen holding a knife,” the statement said. “During that contact, the man advanced toward one of the officers in a threatening manner with another device that appeared to be a bow and arrow.”

Deputies say that despite repeatedly ordering the man to drop his weapon, he did not comply and continued to “aggressively approach” the deputy.

“As a result, an officer-involved shooting occurred,” deputies said.

They provided medical treatment to the suspect until he was transported by paramedics to a nearby hospital. His condition would be critical but stable at the latest.

Investigators say a knife and a “bow-like” object were found at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

Neither the VCSD nor the District Attorney's Office will investigate the incident.

In accordance with department policy, the deputy who fired the shots has been placed on administrative leave.

The Thousand Oaks Police Department is under contract with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact investigators at (805) 384-4726.