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Sergeant Ron Helus was shot and killed after responding to an active shooter at a bar at 99 Rolling Oaks Drive in Thousand Oaks last night.

When he arrived, Sergeant Helus heard gunfire coming from inside the bar, which was occupied by nearly 200 college students. He immediately made entry into the bar and confronted the shooter but was shot and severely wounded. Civilians and other deputies pulled Sergeant Helus from the bar.

Sergeant Helus was taken to a local hospital where he died from his wounds. Eleven citizens were also shot and killed in the incident, and numerous others were wounded

The suspect was later found dead inside the bar.

Sergeant Helus served with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office for 29 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

Godspeed my brother, you now Rest among many heroes.

Please do not turn this remembrance post into anything political, thank you.