California DOJ Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting

CA Attorney General Press Releases

Filed March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 2nd, 2026

Summary

The California Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 28, 2026, in San Luis Obispo, resulting in one fatality. This investigation is being conducted under the mandates of Assembly Bill 1506, which requires independent review of such incidents.

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What changed

The California Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Attorney General Rob Bonta, has initiated an investigation into an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that resulted in a fatality on February 28, 2026, in San Luis Obispo. This review is mandated by Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506) and will be conducted by the DOJ's California Police Shooting Investigation Team, with subsequent independent review by the Special Prosecutions Section.

This action signifies the state's commitment to independently reviewing critical incidents involving law enforcement. While this is an ongoing investigation and details may evolve, the DOJ is soliciting information from the public related to the OIS. The findings will be formally reviewed, though the document does not specify immediate compliance actions for regulated entities beyond cooperating with the investigation or providing information if requested.

What to do next

Cooperate with the California DOJ investigation if contacted
Provide information related to the OIS incident if available by calling (916) 210-2871

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California Department of Justice Investigating San Luis Obispo Police Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506

Press Release
California Department of Justice Investigating San Luis Obis… Monday, March 2, 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 28, 2026 in San Luis Obispo, California. The OIS incident, which resulted in the death of one individual, occurred at around 5:00 PM and involved the San Luis Obispo Police Department.

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 the 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.