Tustin: Secret Service Agent Opens Fire On Robbery Suspects In Quiet Neighborhood

06.15.2024 | 9:30 PM | TUSTIN - Shots rang out in a quiet neighborhood as a U.S. Secret Service agent opened fire on several suspects who robbed him at gunpoint, Saturday night.

The volley of gunfire was heard around 9:30 PM near the intersection of Stratus Lane and Westwind Drive shortly after three suspects in a dark colored SUV approached a U.S. Secret Service agent walking home and robbed him of his bag at gunpoint.

The suspects soon fled as the agent opened fire on their vehicle with his own weapon. The gunfire reportedly struck the passenger side of the suspects' SUV, described by police as a silver 2004-2006 Infiniti FX35 or similar.

Shots rang out in a quiet neighborhood as a U.S. Secret Service agent opened fire on several suspects who robbed him at gunpoint.Photo byMiles Madison for County News Service (CountyNews.TV)

Some of the agent's property was recovered though the suspects involved in the incident remain outstanding.

A large police response ensued leading to an intensive investigation and hunt for the robbery suspects which remain at large.

No injuries were immediately reported as a result of the barrage of gunfire.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery incident is asked to call Detective Melendrez at (714) 573-3372 or by email at gmelendrez@tustinca.org.

Video and story by Miles Madison for County News Service