A desperate manhunt is underway in California’s rugged Iowa Hill area for Derek Spencer, 44, a man authorities have branded armed and extremely dangerous. Spencer is the prime suspect in the murder of a woman found shot dead inside a home, believed to have been killed before he fled and engaged law enforcement. The violent encounter began earlier Sunday when Spencer allegedly pointed a firearm at people, leading deputies to his location. Instead of surrendering, Spencer rammed a patrol vehicle and opened fire on officers and assisting helicopters, narrowly escaping capture. The search is severely hampered by the vast, densely forested, and treacherous terrain, prompting an urgent lockdown order for residents to secure their homes and remain indoors as teams relentlessly pursue the suspect through the night. Spencer is described as a bald man with a goatee, and authorities warn the public not to approach him.
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