{"id":1030071,"date":"2026-08-28T19:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1030071\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T19:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:34:19","slug":"california-doj-investigates-fatal-police-shooting-in-lathrop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1030071\/","title":{"rendered":"California DOJ investigates fatal police shooting in Lathrop"},"content":{"rendered":"

California DOJ investigates fatal police shooting of unarmed person in Lathrop<\/p>\n

\"Jeremiah\"DavidLATHROP, Calif. \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

One person died after at least one Lathrop Police Department officer fired their gun at an unarmed person in a San Joaquin County neighborhood, the California Department of Justice said Friday.<\/p>\n

Attorney General Rob Bonta said the DOJ is conducting its own independent investigation and review of a police shooting that “resulted in the death of one individual.” State law requires the DOJ to investigate and review police shootings involving unarmed civilians. <\/p>\n

The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday on Pamela Court and Chandra Way after a report of a domestic violence situation. It’s in a neighborhood east of Interstate 5 and south of J Street.<\/p>\n

The shooting happened as officers contacted the people involved in the situation, police said. Police did not explain why gunfire broke out or how many officers fired their weapons. <\/p>\n

Lathrop police did say on Friday that officers provided medical aid to the person who was shot, who later died at the hospital. No officers were hurt. <\/p>\n

The identity of the person killed was not released.<\/p>\n

“Consistent with standard procedure for this type of officer-involved shooting, the Lathrop Police Department requested that the California Department of Justice conduct an investigation,” Lathrop police said in a statement. <\/p>\n

At least 10 people wearing suits arrived and entered the crime scene at around 12:30 a.m. Friday, according to KCRA 3’s Andres Valle, who was at the scene. <\/p>\n

A large white command center truck was also visible as officers investigated.<\/p>\n

Police initially blocked off Chandra Way between Lottie Way and Warfield Road, but by 12:15 a.m. Friday, officers reopened Chandra Way and moved the crime scene tape up to Pamela Court. <\/p>\n

KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo observed police clear the scene around 4:30 a.m. Friday. Officers investigated the area for about 11 hours overall.<\/p>\n

The Lathrop Police Department is conducting its own investigation into the shooting, which is protocol whenever an officer fires their service weapon.<\/p>\n

Once the DOJ completes its separate investigation, it will turn over its findings to its Special Prosecutions Section. <\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.<\/p>\n

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