An officer from Antioch fatally shot a man who was reportedly armed with a knife after police received a call about threats made towards a family member. The identity of both the officer and the deceased have not yet been disclosed. Following the shooting, the officer was sequestered according to protocol for law enforcement incidents that result in death. The Contra Costa District Attorney and Sheriff’s offices are conducting a third-party investigation. Officials confirmed there is no ongoing threat to public safety in the area.
The Antioch officer involved in the shooting of a man allegedly armed with a knife has been sequestered, following standard protocol for fatal incidents involving law enforcement.
The incident began with a call about a man threatening a family member with a knife on Osprey Drive, resulting in officer involvement.
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