`` It was very close to being a catastrophe , '' sheriff says . A deputy underwent surgery after being shot in the leg . The shooting happened at about 1 a.m. on Saturday near an apartment complex off of Highway 99 and Interstate 5. Sheriff : Despite this barrage of weapons , the sheriff 's deputy was able to distract Marx , to slow him . Carrying flexible handcuffs , he appeared intent on taking over courthouse .
`` It was very close to being a catastrophe , '' sheriff says . A deputy underwent surgery after being shot in the leg . The shooting happened at about 1 a.m. on Saturday near an apartment complex off of Highway 99 and Interstate 5. Sheriff : Carrying flexible handcuffs , he appeared intent on taking over courthouse .