Oakland police fatally shoot allegedly armed man who evaded CHP
Armed suspect killed in confrontation with Oakland police
An armed man is dead after getting into confrontation with Oakland police. The incident first involved the California Highway Patrol, before the agency called for OPD's assistance.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police fatally shot an allegedly armed man Monday after authorities said he lunged at officers near the Fruitvale District. The deadly encounter followed an investigation involving the California Highway Patrol.
The shooting happened about 2 p.m. near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard.
CHP investigation led to confrontation
What we know:
The CHP said the incident began at a homeless encampment, where officers were involved in an incident with the man.
The agency has jurisdiction over nearby Interstate 880 and its on- and off-ramps. Authorities have not said what prompted the initial contact.
CHP said the man fled after officers confronted him.
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said CHP then requested assistance from OPD because the man was allegedly armed.
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The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.
Officers say man lunged at police
What they're saying:
According to Beere, Oakland police officers and CHP officers confronted the man and attempted to de-escalate the situation, but those efforts were unsuccessful.
Authorities said the man then lunged at officers. Police first used less-lethal force before two Oakland officers fired their weapons.
Beere did not specify what weapon or weapons the man allegedly had.
"The subject was struck and fell at the scene," the chief said.
Officers rendered first aid, but the man died at the scene, Beere said.
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What's next:
No officers or members of the public were injured, authorities said.
Police remained at the scene Monday afternoon to process evidence and canvass the area for witnesses.
The two officers who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative leave, in accordance with department policy.
The shooting is under both criminal and administrative investigation by OPD. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office is conducting an independent investigation, and the Community Police Review Agency has also been notified of the fatal shooting.
The Source: This was written based on information from the Oakland Police Department.