Stanislaus County Deputy Killed In Hughson, Suspect Arrested

HUGHSON (CBS13) - The latest on the shooting of a Stanislaus County deputy and the search for the suspect.

1:09 p.m.

It is confirmed through Stanislaus County Sheriff that David Machado is in custody in Tulare County.

12:00 p.m.

Be on the lookout for the suspect in the murder of Deputy Dennis Wallace. The suspect's name is David Machado, 37 years old, 5' 8", 150 pounds. He carjacked the following vehicle: a 2009 4- door white Kia Rio with a California license plate of 6JIS245.

Machado was being investigated at the Fox Grove Fishing Access by Deputy Dennis Wallace of Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department as a suspicious vehicle.

When Deputy Wallace ran the license plate of the original vehicle he determined it was stolen and requested for additional units.

Dispatch tried to contact Deputy Wallace and were not getting a response. When police arrived on scene they found Deputy Wallace lying in the street next to his squad car executed by two gunshots to the head.

The suspect had already fled the scene in the vehicle after police arrived.

At 8:40 a.m. Machado carjacked the owner of the Kia Rio and fled.

Machado is considered armed and dangerous call 911 if seen immediately.

10:33 a.m.

Ceres Police Watch Commander told CBS13 they are assisting Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department with finding the suspect involved named David who is currently in a white pick-up truck.

10:04 a.m.

A Stanislaus County Deputy was killed in the line of duty at Fox Grove Park in Hughson.

Stanislaus County Sheriff PIO Sgt Bejaran tweeted that an officer was killed today regarding a critical incident at Fox Grove Park in Hughson.

As of right now this is the only information we have, stay with CBS13 for updates.