SLO County sheriff identifies man killed in shooting with deputies. What we know

A man was shot and killed by San Luis Obispo County deputies after he pointed and fired a shotgun at them during a family disturbance call at a Nipomo apartment complex Sunday night.

The Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 48-year-old Joseph Munoz, who has a long criminal history that includes a felony voluntary manslaughter conviction.

FULL STORY: Man fired gun at SLO County deputies before being fatally shot, sheriff says

Here are key takeaways:

• At 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, deputies responded to a report of a man threatening to kill his mother at the San Luis Bay Apartments in the 700 block of Hill Street in Nipomo.

• The suspect stood in the doorway, then backed inside, grabbed a shotgun and aimed it at deputies. The Sheriff’s Office said he fired at officers and deputies fired back, hitting him.

• Detectives are still investigating to determine who fired first during the exchange, spokesperson Tony Cipolla told The Tribune.

• The man was identified as 48-year-old Joseph Munoz. He did not have a known address but would sometimes stay in Nipomo.

• Munoz has a history of felony convictions including domestic battery, DUI, possession of a controlled substance for sale and voluntary manslaughter.

• Munoz served 12 years in prison after killing a man in a fight in June 2013.

• No deputies were injured. The officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave. The Sheriff’s Office said there was no continuing threat to the public.

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