- đź“Ś A Simi Valley police officer was involved in a shooting around 12:20 p.m. July 2 at Los Robles Medical Center in Thousand Oaks.
- đź“Ś Ventura County Sheriff's deputies are investigating; the officer was responding to a domestic incident, according to Simi Valley police Cmdr. Greg Gonzalez.
- đź“Ś The hospital confirmed all patients, staff, and visitors are safe and operations continue normally.
- đź“Ś Earlier that morning, Simi police responded to a stabbing between a husband and wife on Clover Street; it is unclear if the incidents are related.
Officer-involved shooting at Los Robles Medical Center
Ventura County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting involving a Simi Valley police officer that occurred Thursday afternoon at Los Robles Medical Center in Thousand Oaks. The incident, reported around 12:20 p.m., prompted a multi-agency response and left the hospital on lockdown briefly.
What we know so far
According to Sheriff's Capt. Chris Zapata, deputies were alerted to a shooting involving a Simi Valley officer at the hospital. Simi Valley police Cmdr. Greg Gonzalez confirmed the officer was involved and described the call as a “domestic incident.” A Simi Valley resident was at the hospital with officers at the time, Gonzalez said.
Los Robles spokesperson Megan Merino stated, “All patients, colleagues and visitors are safe, and our hospital is operating as normal.” She added that the facility remains focused on uninterrupted care and referred further questions to law enforcement.
New details have emerged about the suspect and the sequence of events. The man shot by police is a 46-year-old who had been arrested earlier that morning on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing on Clover Street in Simi Valley. According to Simi Valley police, officers responded just before 1:30 a.m. to the 2000 block of Clover Street, where they found a husband and wife suffering from stab wounds. The husband was arrested and later admitted to Los Robles Regional Medical Center for treatment of self-inflicted stab wounds. He remained in police custody under constant supervision by a Simi Valley police officer. The officer monitoring the suspect noticed he needed medical attention and requested help from staff. During the medical assessment, the shooting occurred. Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. Rob Yoos said the suspect was struck by gunfire, treated by medical staff, and is currently in stable condition and still in custody. The officer was not injured. Police believe the man stabbed his wife inside the home before going outside and stabbing himself. Officers found blood on the walls and floors, along with two knives and a machete. The woman had surgery and is expected to survive. Neighbors expressed shock, describing the couple as great people and noting that children live in the home.
According to a source familiar with the incident who was not authorized to speak publicly, the suspect grabbed a medical staffer during the assessment, prompting the officer to shoot. The shooting took place on the fourth floor of the hospital. The suspect was wounded by the gunfire, treated by medical staff, and is considered stable. He remains in custody. Police ask any witnesses who were not contacted by authorities at the scene to contact detectives at (805) 654-9511.
The incident led to a massive law enforcement response at the facility at 215 W. Janss Road. The shooting at the hospital will be investigated by detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, which polices Thousand Oaks.
Earlier stabbing in Simi Valley
Earlier Thursday morning, Simi Valley police responded to a stabbing between a husband and wife on Clover Street. Authorities have confirmed that the stabbing and the hospital shooting are connected: the husband was the suspect in custody at the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
Local California Context
This incident occurred in Ventura County, specifically at Los Robles Medical Center, which serves the Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park communities. Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell posted on X that the public is safe and that the Sheriff’s Office would release a statement. The hospital is a major regional medical facility, and any police action there raises concerns for local residents.
Conclusion
Authorities continue to investigate the officer-involved shooting at Los Robles Hospital. No injuries to the public or hospital staff have been reported. The Simi Valley Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff's Office urge anyone with information to come forward. This is a developing story.