California deputy killed during hours-long hostage situation

A California deputy was shot dead and another wounded while attempting to free hostages being held by a gunman during an hours-long standoff, according to officials.

Kern County SWAT officer Phillip Campas — a Marine veteran — was killed while trying to storm a house in Wasco Sunday afternoon amid reports that hostages were “down,” officials said. Another SWAT officer was also hit, suffering “moderate” injuries, Kern County Lt. Joel Swanson told reporters at the scene.