California DOJ Investigates Alameda County Officer-Involved Shooting

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Filed February 9th, 2026

Detected February 9th, 2026

Summary

The California Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 9, 2026, involving deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. This investigation is mandated by Assembly Bill 1506 and will be independently reviewed by the DOJ.

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The California Department of Justice (DOJ), under the authority of Assembly Bill 1506, has initiated an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a death on February 9, 2026, in San Leandro, California. The incident involved deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The DOJ's California Police Shooting Investigation Team is conducting the review, and the findings will be submitted to the DOJ's Special Prosecutions Section for independent assessment.

This action signifies a substantive regulatory review of a critical incident involving law enforcement. The DOJ is actively seeking information from the public related to this shooting. While this is an investigation and not an enforcement action against a specific entity at this stage, it highlights the increased scrutiny and independent review processes now in place for officer-involved shootings in California, as mandated by AB 1506. Law enforcement agencies should be aware of these mandated investigative procedures and the potential for independent review by the state DOJ.

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California Department of Justice Investigating Alameda County Sheriff’s Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506

Press Release
California Department of Justice Investigating Alameda Count… Monday, February 9, 2026 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on February 9, 2026 in San Leandro, California. The OIS incident, which resulted in the death of one individual, occurred around 3:19 a.m. and involved deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

Following notification of this incident, DOJ’s California Police Shooting Investigation Team initiated an investigation in accordance with AB 1506 mandates. Upon completion of the investigation, it will be turned over to DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for independent review. Anyone who has information related to this OIS incident and wishes to report it may do so by calling (916) 210-2871.

More information on DOJ’s role and responsibilities under AB 1506 is available here: https://oag.ca.gov/ois-incidents.