The Yuba County Sheriff's Department has released the identity of a man who was fatally shot by officers late Tuesday night. The incident, which took place in Yuba County, resulted in the death of 22-year-old Donn Moore from Browns Valley. A statement from Yuba County Sheriff's Department Facebook post , the sheriff's department confirmed the identification and noted that the deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure following such an incident.
While details regarding what prompted the officer-involved shooting remain scant, the Yuba-Sutter Officer-Involved Shooting and Critical Incident Investigation, Team has taken over the investigation. The Yuba County Sheriff's Department emphasized its commitment to transparency and has promised to update the public as more information becomes available regarding the investigation.
The names of the deputies involved in the shooting have not been disclosed as the inquiry progresses. The Yuba County Sheriff's Department policy ensures they remain on administrative leave until the investigation is concluded.
