Multi-agency effort; identified by County Coroner’s Office

By Pittsburg Police Department

On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 2:19 p.m. Pittsburg Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle being driven by a 52-year-old male of Pittsburg known to have an active felony warrant for sexual abuse of a child. The suspect, who was the sole occupant, stopped the vehicle in the area of Loveridge Road and Pittsburg-Antioch Highway, but refused to cooperate with officers attempting to arrest him. Officers were able to see he was holding a firearm as he remained seated in the vehicle. Members of the Special Response Unit, including Crisis Negotiators immediately responded and began communicating with the suspect to reach a peaceful resolution. During this communication, the suspect expressed he wanted to end his life. Medical personnel were summoned and staged in the area throughout this encounter.

After over ten hours of communicating and attempting to negotiate a peaceful surrender, the suspect turned the gun on himself. The Special Response Unit and staged medical personnel immediately began life-saving measures, and he was transported to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, he did not survive the self-inflicted gunshot wound. No force was used by officers.

According to Jimmy Lee, Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office PIO, the man was identified as Jason Daniel Broers.

The Pittsburg Police Department would like to thank the Antioch Police Department, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office and the Walnut Creek Police Department for their mutual aid support during this critical incident.

This is an active investigation. No further information will be released at this time. We ask anyone who has information related to this case to please contact Dispatch at (925) 646-2441.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Gun recovered

By Brentwood Police Department

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 5:25PM, Officers responded to reports of a large fight involving juveniles inside the Brentwood City Hall Parking Garage in downtown. During the incident, callers reported a possible firearm, an assault, and theft of personal property; however, no shots were fired.

As officers arrived, multiple involved subjects fled the area on foot. Officers quickly saturated the area and detained several juveniles after multiple foot pursuits. During the investigation, officers recovered a replica Glock style firearm from one juvenile.

Officers later learned that one juvenile involved in the altercation sustained injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Two juveniles were booked into Juvenile Hall, while others were released to their parents pending further proceedings.

We appreciate the quick response from officers and the great work by our dispatchers who helped bring the incident under control safely. No officers were injured during this investigation.

The involved parties, including the victim and suspects, have all been identified and are believed to know each other. At this time, the incident is considered isolated, with no indication of any ongoing risk to the community.

We understand incidents like this can be concerning for students, parents, and community members who may witness or hear about them. The Brentwood Police Department encourages anyone who observes suspicious activity or has information related to public safety concerns to report it immediately by calling 911 or our non-emergency line at (925) 809-7911.