Contra Costa DA’s Office conducting parallel Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incident protocol investigation
By Investigations Lt. Mark Louwerens, Brentwood Police Department
On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at around 10:55 p.m., Brentwood Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Balfour Road and Foothill Drive for suspicion of DUI. Officers contacted the driver, a male in his 40’s, who was the only occupant in the vehicle.
While speaking to the driver, officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle. During the search, officers located a loaded, high-powered rifle inside the vehicle. When officers attempted to arrest the driver, he physically resisted arrest, refused to follow verbal commands and ultimately grabbed the high-powered rifle.
An officer-involved shooting occurred in which one officer fired their weapon. Several officers rendered emergency medical aid until paramedics arrived on scene. However, the suspect succumbed to gunshot wounds at the scene.
No officers were seriously injured during this incident.
The investigation remains ongoing and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is conducting a parallel investigation in accordance with the Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incident protocol. Body-worn camera and in-car camera footage will eventually be released in accordance with the law.
No additional information is being released at this time
The suspect’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation, please contact the Brentwood Police Department at (925) 809-7911. Callers may remain anonymous.
An email requesting the name, age and city of residence of the deceased man was sent to the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office and Sherrif-Coroner PIO. Please check back later for any updates.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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