This story is being updated on an ongoing basis.
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – A man was shot during a Wednesday morning home invasion robbery in Clearlake Oaks that later led to a chase and gun battle with police.
A family home in the 12000 block of High Valley Road in the High Valley area was targeted by four suspects who broke into the home and shot a young man inside in the knee, according to reports from the scene.
Shortly before 9 a.m., Northshore Fire personnel were dispatched to the home to assist the shooting victim.
The male shooting victim, who was said to be conscious and alert, later was flown via REACH air ambulance to Enloe Hospital in Chico, according to a family member. Other family members were not harmed during the incident.
The suspects were reported to have stolen an ivory-colored 2002 Cadillac Escalade from the home and fled to the Clearlake area, where witnesses reported the suspects were engaged in a gun battle with police.
According to witness reports, the suspects were seen in the area of 16th Avenue, where they ditched the vehicle and fled on foot.
Lake County Fire units were dispatched to 16th and Bush and directed to stage shortly before 9:15 a.m. for a possible medical aid after Clearlake Police officers fired shots in the area. Radio reports indicated a female suspect had a leg injury.
Residents in the search area in Clearlake reported a helicopter was being used in the search for the suspects, with police doing a house-to-house search at around 11:30 a.m.
Shortly before 12:30 p.m. Clearlake Police Chief Craig Clausen confirmed the female suspect had been taken into custody, with three male suspects still outstanding.
Reports from the scene indicated that at about 12:45 p.m. the remaining suspects were in a house in the area of 15th and Bush in Clearlake Park, with police surrounding the residence and telling the suspects to come out with their hands up.
The investigation at the home is continuing, with several law enforcement agencies said to be involved.
Additional details will be posted as they become available.
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