BENICIA, Calif. (KGO) — Benicia police are investigating the shooting death of man Thursday that may have been an act of self-defense during a domestic violence attack.
Officers and Benicia Fire Department personnel were sent to a home on London Circle a little after 10 p.m. after someone called to report a single gunshot, police said Friday.
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Once at the home, the fire crew and police officers found a man who had been shot once and who died despite efforts to keep him alive, according to police officials.
The initial 911 call indicated that the shooting was in self-defense during a domestic violence attack and involved multiple family members, including a juvenile, who all live in the same home, according to police.
No additional information was released by police officials, who didn’t announce an arrest.
People experiencing domestic violence can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE (7233), text “START” to 88788, or call SafeQuest Solano, a local agency that provides confidential Domestic Violence advocacy, shelters and support, at (866) 487-7233.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE (7233), text “START” to 88788, or call SafeQuest Solano, a local agency that provides confidential Domestic Violence Advocacy/Shelters/Support: 24 Hour Toll free (866) 487-7233
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