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Benicia Police Probe Fatal Home Shooting Reported as Possible Self-Defense

Authorities are limiting details due to a juvenile’s involvement.

Overview

  • Benicia police and fire crews went to a London Circle home around 10 p.m. Thursday after a gunshot report and found a man who died at the scene.
  • Police said the call came in as a domestic violence incident and that the shooting may have been in self-defense.
  • Police told reporters a child shot a family member during the incident, according to coverage citing the department.
  • Everyone involved lived in the same home, and officials have not released the victim’s name because a minor is part of the case.
  • Investigators say the case remains active, and coverage directed people facing abuse to local and national domestic violence hotlines.