Overview
- Law enforcement says a man opened fire at a Southern California Edison vegetation‑management crew while they worked near his home, and no employees or contractors were injured.
- When deputies arrived the suspect barricaded himself inside his house and officers from the Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division used negotiators, public announcements, and chemical munitions in an effort to secure a surrender.
- Deputies say the standoff ended after the suspect fired at officers and a deputy‑involved shooting shortly after 2 p.m. left the shooter dead; medical personnel pronounced him at the scene.
- Officials have identified the deceased as Paul Ronald Selby but reports differ on his age; the department says no deputies or other civilians were hurt and asked anyone with information to contact their Specialized Investigations Division.
- The incident occurred during routine tree trimming that utilities carry out to reduce fire risk, and it could prompt reviews of safety measures for crews working near private property and for local emergency response protocols.