Suspected Fremont Law Enforcement Shooter Dies After Being Tracked Down By Authorities

The suspected law enforcement shooter who made an improvised barrier in a residential home died early Thursday after he was tracked down by authorities.

A stand-off between the Alameda County Sheriff's office and the lone suspect culminated in the deployment of tear gas into the Fremont home in an effort to weed out the latter, Fox News reported

Prior to the engagement an organized search party for the suspected criminal was launched followed by the authorities finding a middle ground with the cornered suspect.

Sgt. Ray Kelly of the Alameda County Sheriff's office mentioned to Fox News that the suspect made a force entry on the vacant house after which he shut himself into the place by blocking all the entrances. The roof of the house was struck with fire due to the gas canisters which were being discharged.

Fremont firefighters at the outset made an effort to snuff out the fire as SWAT officers sealed off the perimeter and residences in close proximity were emptied. Authorities mentioned that during the blaze explosions and popping sounds were easy to hear, CBS News reported.

After initially attempting to suppress the blaze, firefighters backed off and fought the fire from a distance. SWAT officers surrounded the home and nearby houses were evacuated. Explosions and popping noises were clearly audible as the home burned.

Around two hours later, the authorities gave an official announcement that the suspect died inside the burning home as his body was stumbled on inside a closet. No authorized details of the suspect's passing had been released.

Two officers from the Fremont Police Department were shot Wednesday afternoon after a traffic stop turned violent, prompting a manhunt that involved a house to house search that lasted well into the night.

This whole episode was set off last Wednesday afternoon when a reported stolen truck was stopped by a police officer.