Oakland officers shoot and kill an alleged armed person who evaded CHP
Oakland police investigating critical incident
The Oakland Police Department said the incident is unfolding near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard.
OAKLAND, Calif. - A person, who was allegedly armed with weapons, was shot and killed by Oakland police on Monday following a California Highway Patrol investigation, police say.
What we know:
Oakland Police Department Chief James Beere spoke at a news conference about what police had called a "critical incident" at 40th Avenue and International Boulevard in East Oakland.
Beere said the subject who was shot fled from CHP at around 2 p.m. Beere said because the person was armed, CHP requested assistance from the OPD.
When police officers arrived, they partnered with a CHP officer and located the armed person who had entered a public area, according to Beere.
Beere said the officers attempted to de-escalate the situation but that their commands were ignored.
According to the chief, the subject then "attacked" the officers and the officers at first used non-deadly weapons against this person. Beere was not specific about what weapons the person was armed with. He also did not disclose the nature of the CHP investigation. At the news conference, he referred reporters to CHP for that information.
Oakland police chief with an update on a critical incident
The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.
"Two Oakland officers discharged their firearms. The subject was struck and fell at the scene," Beere said. Despite the first aid the officers provided, Beere said the subject died.
Beere said police will remain at the scene for processing and that they are canvassing the area for witnesses.
There were no injuries to any officers or members of the public.
The officers involved will be placed on administrative leave, according to OPD.
In addition, in accordance with OPD policy, a shooting involving officers is under both criminal and administrative investigation by the OPD. The Alameda District Attorney's Office is conducting an independent investigation. The Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) has also been notified of the fatal shooting.
This is a developing story.
The Source: This was written based on information from the Oakland Police Department.