A call to check on a man’s welfare in San Leandro ended in gunfire today near the San Leandro Marina, leaving the man dead and three officers on leave while multiple investigations get underway.
San Leandro police say officers were first dispatched to the man’s home on the 14500 block of Santiago Road. They later found him sitting in a vehicle by the marina’s boat launch, where he was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. The three officers who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative leave while the department launches both criminal and administrative reviews.
According to KRON4, officers spent several minutes talking with the man as he remained inside his car at the launch area. Police told reporters the encounter turned deadly when the man allegedly pulled a gun, prompting officers to shoot. No officers were injured. The man’s name has not been released.
State Rules And Outside Scrutiny
The San Leandro Police Department says it is running both criminal and administrative investigations into the shooting, while the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office conducts its own parallel review.
Under California law, certain officer-involved shootings can also be reviewed independently by the state through Assembly Bill 1506. That law requires the California Department of Justice to investigate qualifying incidents and issue public reports on its findings, according to the California Department of Justice.
Police Version Of The Marina Standoff
Police and local officials told KRON4 that the chain of events started when a friend asked officers to check on the man, saying he had made suicidal threats and was battling depression.
Officers located him by the boat launch, where they say they spoke with him for several minutes while he remained inside the vehicle. According to their account, the officers opened fire after he allegedly produced a firearm. Both the man’s identity and the names of the officers involved are being withheld while the investigations play out.
How Investigators Rebuild The Timeline
To unpack what happened, investigators typically turn to body-worn camera video, 911 recordings, witness statements, and physical evidence from the scene. These steps are laid out in the California Department of Justice’s procedural guidelines for AB 1506 cases, which also explain how state teams coordinate with local agencies on forensic work, interviews and reports that can result in criminal findings or policy recommendations.
Authorities are asking anyone who has video or information about the encounter to contact investigators as they continue their probes.
What Comes Next For The Case
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and San Leandro police will review the full set of evidence, then decide whether to pursue criminal charges, internal discipline or possible changes to department policy. City officials have not provided a timeline for when those decisions might land.
Residents who have tips or footage connected to the shooting are urged to reach out to the San Leandro Police Department. Officials say they will release updates when they believe it is appropriate to do so.
