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Following pursuit, man shot, killed by Danville Police Saturday morning

November 3, 2018 By Publisher 6 Comments

By Jimmy Lee, Public Affairs Director, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

This morning at about 11:03, Danville Police Officers responded to a report from a citizen of a suspicious person near Cottage Place and Laurel Drive in Danville.

As officers arrived, the suspect fled, leading officers on a pursuit. At the intersection of Front Street and Diablo Road, the suspect attempted to run over an officer, who fired his weapon at the vehicle.

The suspect was shot and transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The suspect is not being identified at this time. The officer sustained a minor injury.

The county officer-involved protocol has been invoked. This incident is being jointly investigated by the Danville Police Department, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, and D.A.’s Office.

More details are pending

Filed Under: Crime, News, San Ramon Valley

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