Homeless man shot to death after attacking female police officer

Deputies were called to a shopping center on Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita, California. The call reported a trespassing incident involving a man sleeping in front of a business and refusing to leave the premises. The individual was later identified as 50-year-old Christopher Lee Mercurio. Upon arrival at the scene, a female deputy approached Mercurio, requesting him to vacate the area. However, Mercurio refused to comply and proceeded to threaten the deputy’s life. He then …

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