Oxnard suspect in custody after barricade, officer-involved shooting

OXNARD, Calif. (KABC) -- A suspect was in custody hours after barricading himself in an Oxnard home following a confrontation that resulted in an officer-involved shooting, police said.

The incident happened Sunday night in the 1300 block of Ventura Boulevard.

Police say an officer and a suspect, who was wanted on a felony warrant, were involved in a struggle at that location.

The officer discharged his weapon during the fight and police say it is possible the suspect was wounded.

The suspect, whose name has not been released, managed to barricade himself in his residence.

The officer was not struck by gunfire, but is being treated for minor injuries.

Police were on scene for several hours trying to convince the suspect to surrender.

By late Sunday evening, police said the suspect was in custody.