Suspect shot, critically injured by Santa Rosa police near downtown, authorities say

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KGO) -- A man is in critical condition after being shot by a Santa Rosa police officer late Thursday morning following a confrontation in downtown Santa Rosa, authorities said.

The officer-involved shooting happened near 10th and Washington streets and began with a call from a neighbor about an individual believed to be homeless, according to police. The person was described as sleeping on the street and blocking a driveway.

DoorDash driver Josh Opincar said he heard gunfire in the area.

"Two successive gun shots, I don't know what caliber it must've been strong," Opincar said.

Opincar said the sound immediately drew his attention.

"Yes, I saw the police come through, and more police came to the scene, apparently," he said.

Audio from police radio traffic captured officers reporting the shooting and requesting medical help.

"Shots fired! Shots fired! I need Code 3 Medical to my location," an officer said.

Clothes and shoes were scattered in the street where the shooting occurred.

Santa Rosa police Lt. Chris Mahurin said the individual did not comply when an officer arrived.

"The individual is described as someone who was sleeping on the street, blocking a driveway. When an officer got here, individual was not compliant," Mahurin said.

Police said the man was aggressive, and a physical struggle followed. Mahurin said the officer tried to use a Taser during the confrontation.

"At one point, the officer deployed their Taser to try to overcome what was occurring, but that didn't work. The conflict continued, and ultimately, the officer fired their firearm," Mahurin said.

Police said the man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.