"Brentwood police did not return a request for an interview, but in a statement to ABC7 News, they say while speaking to the driver, "the officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle." The statement goes on to say: "During the search, officers located a loaded, high-powered rifle inside the vehicle. When officers attempted to arrest the driver, he physically resisted arrest, refused to follow verbal commands, and ultimately grabbed the high-powered rifle.""
"He says he is skeptical about the Brentwood PD's explanation of the shooting, especially given the recent case involving Yolanda Ramirez, the 72-year-old woman who died in Brentwood police custody in September. "If this is a case that they feel is cut-and-dry, in their favor, we will see if they release the body camera footage in a way that shows that this is a justified for them," says Sterling."
Brentwood police stopped a man on suspicion of driving under the influence late on Christmas Eve at Balfour Road and Foothill Drive. Officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle and located a loaded, high-powered rifle inside. During an attempted arrest the driver physically resisted, refused commands, and grabbed the rifle, at which point an officer fired. Officers administered first aid but the man, described as in his 40s, died on scene. Body-worn and in-car camera video will be released at an unspecified time. The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office opened an independent investigation. Community activists expressed skepticism, citing a recent custodial death in September.
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