Oroville police shoot armed man during shootout

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An officer from the Oroville Police Department shot an armed man on Sunday night in Butte County, California. The incident happened during a shootout that took place around 11:30 p.m. Police responded to reports of a disturbance involving a firearm on Oro Bangor Highway. Upon arrival, an officer engaged in a shootout with a man, shooting him at least once. The details leading up to the shootout are still unclear. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported. The officer provided medical aid to the man, who was then taken to a hospital for treatment. His condition has not been disclosed. The officer-involved shooting is currently under investigation by the police.


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