Suspect stabs himself repeatedly before charging deputy who opens fire in California [VIDEO]

Deputies in the Jurupa Valley had to make a decision in a fraction of a second on Saturday, June 8, in the face of a man who not only stabbed himself but then charged at them with a knife.

The incident unfolded shortly after 11:10 a.m. when law enforcement received a call about a person at 53rd Street and Cedar Street who appeared disoriented and bleeding, the sheriff's office confirmed of Riverside County (RSO).

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Upon arrival, officers quickly realized the man needed immediate medical attention.

However, the situation escalated when, out of nowhere, the individual pulled out a knife and began to self-inflicted wounds.

Instead of stopping there, he proceeded to charge one of the deputies, leaving them no choice but to resort to a deputy-involved shooting.

The man was immediately taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

There were no other injuries as a result of the incident.