In a recent report released by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, it was concluded that Campbell Police Sergeant Najib Magee acted within the law when he shot and killed Miguel Gomez, a man allegedly high on methamphetamine and attempting to access a bedroom where two children were hiding. Gomez reportedly opened fire on officers during a confrontation that escalated quickly. The findings from Deputy District Attorney Rob Baker's investigation asserted that Sgt. Magee's actions and those of Officer Stevie Munoz were "lawful and justified" in a case that tested the limits of police conduct in high-tension scenarios, as per the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.

The incident occurred on March 19, 2024, after Jane Doe, using a 911 text messaging service, contacted the police with concerns about Gomez, her live-in boyfriend. She claimed Gomez was on a drug bender and had instructed her to barricade herself and the children in a room. Gomez was also the subject of a "peaceful contact" domestic violence restraining order filed by Jane Doe. When the officers engaged Gomez at the apartment's entrance, he hastily moved toward the children’s bedroom, brandishing a loaded gun. Officer Munoz intervened by tackling Gomez, attempting to wrest the firearm from his grip. During the scuffle, Gomez fired the weapon, narrowly missing other officers on the scene, before Magee discharged his weapon, fatally wounding Gomez, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.

The DA's examination confirmed that under the law, police officers' use of deadly force is permissible when facing an imminent threat to themselves or others. The report celebrated the bravery and quick action of the officers who put themselves in danger to protect the children and their colleagues from a man who posed a significant risk.