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Officer Involved Shooting Ends in Possible Attempted Homicide, Says Police J.T. Gomez
with the Department of Justice. According to Fleming, a “ghost gun” can be 80% completed and ordered online or at a gun The Clovis Police Department held show. The final 20% of the gun can be a press conference in their Community finished at home, but once it is completeRoom on Tuesday to discuss the matter of ly manufactured it must be registered an officer involved shooting. The shootlegally with the DOJ. “That’s the part a ing took place on July 12th at the corner lot of people forget to do, or choose not to of El Paso and Burl Ave in Clovis, and do,” said Fleming. involved two officers and a white male Moving on with the timeline, at 4:18 suspect. P.M. Morrison called 911 again and this The suspect, identified as Paul Mortime told operators at the Fresno County rison, made two phone calls to 911 that Sheriff’s Department’s Dispatch Center, same day to report that he was suicidal “There’s gonna be a suicide tonight.” and that there would be a shootout with The call was transferred to the Clovis PD police if they were to arrive at his resiDispatch Center and an Emergency Cell dence. Phone Ping was issued in order to locate Chief Curt Fleming of the Clovis PoMorrison. lice Department gave a timeline at the As police officers were dispatched to press conference after thanking the pubthe house once again, Morrison was not lic and the media for being patient with present, but made it clear to officers that Clovis PD as they still continue to gather he was surveilling them through his inevidence and investigate the matter. home surveillance system. Officers then At 12:42 p.m. Morrison gave the first left the house after seizing “multiple firecall to 911 and according to Fleming a arms” according to Fleming, “based on disturbance can be heard in the backMorrison’s behavior.” ground. Officers arrived on scene and Morrison then moved back to his quickly learned that Morrison was movhouse, and over the next three hours, ing out from the residence, and in doing officers pleaded with Morrison to turn so later learned this is when he was able himself in and to not harm himself. Fito leave with a firearm. The firearm in nally, Morrison stated over the phone question was used later at the shooting, that he was “Gonna get some gunpowder but questions surround if Morrison ever therapy.” Officers moved in on the scene actually fired his weapon. and after Morrison pointed his weapon at The Police Department determined that officers, a total of 30 rounds in total were the weapon in question was a “ghost gun” fired by Clovis PD. It is unsure if Morrior a gun that was not properly registered son ever fired his weapon.
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Chief Fleming could not determine where or how many times Morrison was hit with rounds but Morrison was hit and fell behind his vehicle which he had strategically placed in front of the house as a barricade. Morrison is currently receiving treatment and is in stable condition and the Clovis Police Department as well as the Fresno County District Attorney’s office are still investigating the situation. It is believed by Chief Fleming that Morrison is facing possibly several felony charges including attempted homicide. Two more firearms were recovered at Morrison’s house but it was not deter-
mined if those weapons were registered or indeed ghost guns as the weapon that was present at the crime scene. Both officers who were present and discharged their weapons at the scene have been placed on administrative leave as per department policy. Chief Fleming stated that the last two officer involved shootings have been incidents in which suspects have possibly attempted the “suicide by officer” suicide attempt. A link to body cam footage, recordings of dispatches, and a photo of the suspect can be seen, but will expire four weeks from today’s date.
CLOVIS POLICE REPORT Adam Ricardo Solis @Adamsoliss
July 27, 2022 The Clovis Police Department is offering a $10,000 bonus incentive for lateral and recruit police officers through their new contract that is includes raises officers at 11.06%, corporals 10.5%, and sergeants at 7.51% July 25, 2022 This weekend as the Oak Fire began, the Clovis Police Department was requested to assist allied agencies in Mariposa County where they helped patrolling evacuated properties to protect against thieves and to check on residents who remained in their homes. July 22, 2022 Officers were on the scene inspecting the damage to a business on Shaw/Sunnyside where a car drove through the business. The business was open at the time and people were inside, however there were no injuries. July 20, 2022 Clovis Police are looking for information on 2- year-old Seth McLealan, who is wanted for a felony warrant and assault with a deadly weapon (non firearm). McLelan’s last known location is listed in the Barstow/168 area. McLelan is a white male adult, 6’3, 150 lbs., blue eyes and blonde hair. If you have information on McLelan, contact Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP If anyone has information regarding any crime committed, please call the Clovis PD non-emergency number at (559) 324-2800, or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498STOP.
