Residents of Oakley experienced a surge of law enforcement activity today as authorities scoured the neighborhood in search of a suspect accused of firing upon a deputy sheriff. The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office reported the incident occurred on the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive. The office took to social media to urge the public to steer clear of the area during the ongoing police action.
The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect who shot at a deputy sheriff in the area of the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive in Oakley. Please avoid the area because of police activity. More information later.
— CoCo Sheriff PIO (@cocosopio) January 12, 2026
As the manhunt unfolded, details emerged from multiple sources. Specifically, the suspect, still at large, was identified as a white male in his mid-40s, seen wearing a hat and a gray hooded sweatshirt, according to KTVU. To swiftly inform the public and minimize potential harm, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office advised the public to broadly avoid several streets in proximity to the incident, including Gold Run Drive, Lariat Lane, Placer Drive, Prospect Court, Sutter Street, El Dorado Street, Sonora Court, and Silverado Drive.
In such a critical situation, the community's safety remained paramount. The CoCoCWS sent out a lockdown alert advising residents within the vicinity of Neroly Road, Oakley Road, and Empire Avenue to find immediate safety. The message communicated through a Facebook post further instructed residents to secure themselves indoors, avoid unnecessary phone use, and preserve 911 lines for life-threatening emergencies only.
As the search continues, Oakley police officers join in to aid sheriff’s deputies, canvassing the area and scrutinizing any sign of the assailant. The communities impacted by this event were promised more information as soon as it became available, with the urgency of the situation and the authorities' commitment to catch the suspect. Anyone with information or who spots suspicious activity is encouraged to follow official directives to contact the CONTRA COSTA SHERIFF'S OFFICE at (925)646-2441 and, importantly, to remain safely inside until receiving further updates.
