Man Accused of Firing Officer's Gun and Biting Sergeant at Fountain Valley Police Station

A truly shocking incident reportedly unfolded right inside the Fountain Valley Police Department, leaving officers and staff reeling. Authorities say a 31-year-old Fountain Valley resident, Thomas Patrick Kennedy, is now facing a litany of severe felony charges, accused of an absolutely brazen act: firing an officer's gun and, perhaps even more incredibly, biting a sergeant during a tumultuous struggle.

It seems things began rather routinely, at least by police standards, when Kennedy was initially arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. However, after his release, events took a decidedly dangerous turn. Prosecutors allege that Kennedy, rather than simply leaving, decided to return to the police station. What happened next, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, was an unsettling display: he reportedly began kicking and hitting the station's doors.

Naturally, officers moved in to re-arrest him, and that's when the situation escalated dramatically. During the ensuing struggle, a moment of sheer terror must have gripped everyone present. Kennedy allegedly managed to get his hands on an officer's firearm and, in a terrifying flash, discharged it once. Mercifully, the bullet did not strike anyone, but the danger was undeniable. As if that wasn't enough, he then reportedly bit a sergeant amidst the chaos, a testament to the intensity of the confrontation.

In the wake of this harrowing incident, Kennedy was finally subdued and taken back into custody. He now faces a formidable list of charges, including assault with a deadly weapon – that's the officer's gun he allegedly fired – along with assault on a peace officer, domestic violence, making criminal threats, and resisting an executive officer. Given the gravity of these allegations, Kennedy is currently being held without bail, with his arraignment having been set for a recent Friday. It’s certainly a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers faced by law enforcement every single day.