"A Brentwood police officer shot and killed a man on Christmas Eve after the suspect attempted to grab a weapon during a traffic stop, police said. Officers had pulled over the man's vehicle near Balfour Road and Foothill Drive around 10:55 p.m. after suspecting him of driving under the influence, authorities said."
"As officers attempted to arrest the man, who was only described as in his 40s and whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, police said he resisted and ignored commands before attempting to grab a high-powered rifle."
"Several officers attempted to provide medical aid, but the suspect died at the scene, authorities said. The investigation remains ongoing and the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office is conducting its own independent review of the incident. Body camera and police car footage from the incident will be released at a later time."
A Brentwood police officer shot and killed a man on Christmas Eve after the man attempted to grab a weapon during a traffic stop. Officers stopped the vehicle near Balfour Road and Foothill Drive at about 10:55 p.m. on suspicion of driving under the influence. Officers attempted to arrest the man, described as in his 40s and withheld pending next-of-kin notification. Police say he resisted, ignored commands, and attempted to seize a high-powered rifle. Several officers provided medical aid, but the man died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office is conducting an independent review. Body camera and patrol footage will be released later. Police asked anyone with information to contact the Brentwood Police Department at 925-809-7911.
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