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Deputy shot at in Oakley; suspect still at large

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Published  January 12, 2026 12:08pm PST
Oakley
KTVU FOX 2
Deputy shot at in Oakley neighborhood

Deputy shot at in Oakley neighborhood

A suspect shot at a Contra Costa County sheriff’s deputy in an Oakley neighborhood Monday.

The Brief

    • A suspect shot at a Contra Costa County sheriff’s deputy in an Oakley neighborhood Monday.
    • The suspect, described as a white man in his mid-40s wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, remains at large.
    • Authorities urged residents to avoid several nearby streets as the search continues.

OAKLEY, Calif. - Authorities descended on an Oakley neighborhood Monday as they searched for a suspect who shot at a sheriff’s deputy.

The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said the armed suspect fired at a deputy in the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive.

Suspect still at large

What we know:

Officials said the suspect has not been taken into custody.

Oakley police officers are assisting sheriff’s deputies in the search.

Suspect description

Dig deeper:

The suspect is described as a white man in his mid-40s, wearing a hat and a gray hooded sweatshirt.

Areas to avoid

What you can do:

Police urged residents to avoid Gold Run Drive, Lariat Lane, Placer Drive, Prospect Court, Sutter Street, El Dorado Street, Sonora Court and Silverado Drive.

The Source: Information for this story comes from the Oakley Police Department. 

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