After two-hour standoff, Malibu local Damon Bivens, 58, was apprehended at his childhood home on Nov. 29
Authorities have identified Malibu local Damon Bivens, 58, as the active shooter who fired at sheriff’s deputies who were trying to arrest him on Nov. 29 in the 22000 block of Carbon Mesa. Bivens was arrested by a SWAT team at approximately 3 p.m. as he emerged from the home he grew up in after barricading himself for approximately two hours. Authorities were initially called by a concerned family member because the defendant had fired at least six shots from a weapon.
“The defendant is in custody under booking number 6926897 and he is on a $1 million bond.” said Lt. Carr Dustin of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Lost Hills Station. “He is charged with attempted murder, possession of controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.”
Residents and the media waited at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Carbon Canyon Road for close to three hours. After the police department’s crime lab conducted a forensic investigation, residents were allowed to enter the neighborhood.
Sgt. Eduardo Saucedo, a Los Angeles County Police Department officer stationed at Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station explained what occurred.
“Deputies were called to the 2200 block of Carbon Mesa at approximately 1:50 p.m. to investigate a 911 call stating that someone had shot six shots from a guesthouse,” Saucedo recounted. “As deputies approached the guest house, the defendant shot at deputies, either from the guest house or a home on the property and barricaded himself.” Deputies retreated, seeking safety, and sought air and backup emergency response support assets. Ultimately, Bivens emerged unarmed and was arrested without incident.
Saucedo also stated that Bivens remains in custody at LASD and his initial arraignment was most likely to be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Van Nuys.
The investigation is ongoing and The Malibu Times will keep readers updated.