Man with an AK-style rifle in an officer-involved shooting; Monterey DA's Office – KION546

CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) -- A man with an AK-style rifle walked 8th and Monte Verde streets in Carmel Friday, multiple witnesses told KION.

According to Golden Bough Playhouse Executive Director Stephen Moorer, the man was walking in a barricaded area and police were notified, arrived on the scene and then shot bean bags at the suspect. Moorer said he saw the man being carried out on a gurney.

The DA's office confirms to KION that they have taken over to investigate the "officer involved shooting."

This is a developing story, more details will be released when KION has more information. A reporter is heading out to the scene.

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