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Officer Fires Inside Thousand Oaks Hospital While Guarding Domestic Violence Suspect
7/3/2026, 4:27:47 PM
Shooting Inside Los Robles Regional Medical Center
At about 12:20 p.m. on July 2, a Simi Valley police officer fired a weapon inside Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks. The shot hit a 46-year-old male suspect in police custody for an attempted-murder arrest. He was treated, remains stable, and stays in custody. No officer was injured.
Stabbing That Prompted Hospital Custody
Early July 2, Simi Valley police responded to a domestic-violence call at the 2000-block of Clover Street. A husband and wife, both mid-40s, were found with stab wounds; the husband allegedly stabbed his wife before injuring himself. Police recovered two knives and a machete and arrested the husband on attempted-murder suspicion.
Timeline of Key Moments
- 1:27 a.m. – Police locate stabbing victims and arrest husband.
- Morning – Victims taken to trauma hospitals; husband admitted to Los Robles.
- 12:20 p.m. – Officer fires while suspect is under supervision at Los Robles.
- Afternoon – Hospital staff treat suspect; law-enforcement secures scene and opens investigations.
Official Agency Responses
Ventura County Sheriff’s Capt. Rob Yoos said the suspect was struck by gunfire, treated by medical staff, and remains stable while in police custody. The hospital said all patients, staff and visitors were safe and the facility continued normal operations. The Sheriff’s Office, Simi Valley Police and Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced active investigations, with the Sheriff’s Office leading.
Community Criticism and Opposition
Neighbors called the couple “great people” and expressed heartbreak, noting a recent newborn in the family. The shooting raised concerns about officer safety protocols and detainee handling in medical facilities.
On-the-Ground Account
Jacqueline Gropp, a neighbor, said she felt “heartbroken” and could not imagine the family’s pain after the couple’s recent joy over a newborn granddaughter.
Unresolved Questions and Gaps
Authorities have not explained why the officer fired, whether the suspect was armed, or disclosed the identities of the suspect and officer, which remain withheld to protect the investigation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “All patients, colleagues and visitors are safe, and our hospital is operating as normal,” — Hospital spokesperson
- “The suspect was struck by gunfire, was treated by medical staff, is currently in stable condition and is still in custody of the Simi Valley Police Department,” — Capt. Rob Yoos, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
- “We did find two knives and a machete so we're still trying to determine exactly which item was used during the violence,” — Sgt. Rick Morton, Simi Valley Police Department
- “They were really great people and it's just a tragedy,” — Jacqueline Gropp, neighbor
Next Steps in the Investigation
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office leads the inquiry, assisted by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Simi Valley Police will run a separate investigation. Both agencies say further details will be released as the case develops.
