A police officer was reportedly shot and killed Thursday in Porterville, California, and an armed suspect is believed to be still at large in Tulare County. Early reports from Scanner Radio indicate a significant law enforcement response to the incident.
Videos shared on social media showed a large presence of police and emergency vehicles at the scene.
There were unconfirmed social media reports and eyewitnesses that several schools were placed on lockdown following the shooting. However, there have been no confirmed reports of any shootings at the school related to this incident.
As of now, law enforcement has not released a formal statement, and details on a motive or suspect description remain sparse.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information
