(Suspect identified)…The suspect was reportedly involved in a scuffle with a Sheriff’s Deputy.

The Deputy has not been identified. According to reports, the Deputy assigned to cover Holtville, approached the suspect near 9th and Holt Wednesday night. During the questioning a scuffle ensued. Sources say the Deputy lost control of his revolver and the suspect retrieved it and fired a couple shots at the deputy. The shots missed, and the suspect apparently hit the deputy in the head with the revolver, before fleeing the scene. Back-up was called and the deputy was flown to Desert Regional Medical Center in Indio. He was suffering a head wound and flown out as a precaution. The suspect allegedly fled to a nearby church, before being apprehended. The suspect has been identified as 38 year old Alex Padilla. The suspect faces several charges, including assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest. He was booked into County Jail.