{"id":50595,"date":"2022-08-12T17:41:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T00:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=50595"},"modified":"2022-08-12T17:44:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T00:44:05","slug":"calif-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-five-police-officers-one-officer-struck-in-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=50595","title":{"rendered":"Calif. Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Five Police Officers, One Officer Struck in Face"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"A man was charged Friday for the attempted murder of five Arcadia police officers, his elderly mother, and for critically wounding an elderly neighbor, officials stated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDomestic disputes like these can often have fatal consequences but fortunately, in this instance the victims who were shot are expected to survive,\u201d District Attorney George Gasc\u00f3n said. \u201cI appreciate the bravery and unwavering dedication by officers who risk their lives every day to protect our communities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Nurhan Venk, 47, was charged with five counts of attempted murder of a peace officer, one count of attempted murder with an elder abuse allegation, one count of mayhem, and two counts of elder abuse, according to officials.<\/span><\/p>\n

On August 10, Venk was allegedly in a dispute with his 73-year-old mother at her home in the 2500 block of Greenfield Avenue in Arcadia. When police arrived, the defendant is accused of opening fire on five officers. <\/span><\/p>\n

One officer was struck in the face and critically wounded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Venk\u2019s mother also was allegedly beaten and shot. A neighbor was struck by a stray bullet and injured as well, officials stat<\/span><\/p>\n

All three injured parties were taken to a nearby hospital and treated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Venk barricaded himself inside the house for about five hours before surrendering.<\/span><\/p>\n