Man With Pellet Gun Fatally Shot by Police

Walnut Creek police and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office are conducting investigations under the Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incident Protocol.

The man’s name has not been released due to the ongoing investigation. His mother reportedly told CBS News Bay Area that her son had schizophrenia and had stopped taking medication in October.

Officers performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Police said officers issued multiple commands for the man to drop the weapon. According to police, the man did not comply and a shooting occurred.

Officers located a 46-year-old Walnut Creek resident matching the description and said he was holding what appeared to be a firearm. Police later determined the weapon was a pellet gun that closely resembled a handgun.

Around 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Walnut Creek police responded to a report of a man in dark clothing looking into homes and parked vehicles with a flashlight.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2480 Buena Vista Ave.

Walnut Creek police and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office are conducting investigations under the Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incident Protocol.

The man’s name has not been released due to the ongoing investigation. His mother reportedly told CBS News Bay Area that her son had schizophrenia and had stopped taking medication in October.

Officers performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Police said officers issued multiple commands for the man to drop the weapon. According to police, the man did not comply and a shooting occurred.

Officers located a 46-year-old Walnut Creek resident matching the description and said he was holding what appeared to be a firearm. Police later determined the weapon was a pellet gun that closely resembled a handgun.

Around 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Walnut Creek police responded to a report of a man in dark clothing looking into homes and parked vehicles with a flashlight.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2480 Buena Vista Ave.

Walnut Creek police and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office are conducting investigations under the Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incident Protocol.

The man’s name has not been released due to the ongoing investigation. His mother reportedly told CBS News Bay Area that her son had schizophrenia and had stopped taking medication in October.

Officers performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Police said officers issued multiple commands for the man to drop the weapon. According to police, the man did not comply and a shooting occurred.

Officers located a 46-year-old Walnut Creek resident matching the description and said he was holding what appeared to be a firearm. Police later determined the weapon was a pellet gun that closely resembled a handgun.

Around 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Walnut Creek police responded to a report of a man in dark clothing looking into homes and parked vehicles with a flashlight.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2480 Buena Vista Ave.

Walnut Creek police and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office are conducting investigations under the Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incident Protocol.

The man’s name has not been released due to the ongoing investigation. His mother reportedly told CBS News Bay Area that her son had schizophrenia and had stopped taking medication in October.

Officers performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Police said officers issued multiple commands for the man to drop the weapon. According to police, the man did not comply and a shooting occurred.

Officers located a 46-year-old Walnut Creek resident matching the description and said he was holding what appeared to be a firearm. Police later determined the weapon was a pellet gun that closely resembled a handgun.

Around 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Walnut Creek police responded to a report of a man in dark clothing looking into homes and parked vehicles with a flashlight.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2480 Buena Vista Ave.

Walnut Creek police and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office are conducting investigations under the Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incident Protocol.

The man’s name has not been released due to the ongoing investigation. His mother reportedly told CBS News Bay Area that her son had schizophrenia and had stopped taking medication in October.

Officers performed life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Police said officers issued multiple commands for the man to drop the weapon. According to police, the man did not comply and a shooting occurred.

Officers located a 46-year-old Walnut Creek resident matching the description and said he was holding what appeared to be a firearm. Police later determined the weapon was a pellet gun that closely resembled a handgun.

Around 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Walnut Creek police responded to a report of a man in dark clothing looking into homes and parked vehicles with a flashlight.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area. The roadway has been cordoned off. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2480 Buena Vista Ave.