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California DOJ Opens Probe Into Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Person by Alameda County Deputies in San Leandro

The review proceeds under AB 1506, which assigns the attorney general to investigate deaths of unarmed civilians.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred at about 3:19 a.m. Monday in San Leandro and involved more than one Alameda County sheriff's deputy, according to the DOJ.
  • Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state investigation and said findings will undergo independent review by the DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section.
  • The person who was killed was unarmed, according to the attorney general’s office.
  • Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Roberto Morales confirmed the incident, and the sheriff’s office has not yet released additional details.
  • The DOJ requested tips from the public at 916-210-2871 and noted it is handling roughly 50 similar cases statewide, with about three dozen closed since 2021.