Burglary Suspect Fatally Shot by Pleasanton Police Was San Jose Man

By AUTUMN JOHNSON

A burglary suspect shot dead by a Pleasanton Police officer early Sunday morning was identified as a 19-year-old San Jose man, according to officials at Alameda County Coroner’s Office. The suspect’s name has not yet been released by police investigators.

The fatal shooting happened just after 2 a.m. on July 5 after a burglary alarm was reported at Specialty Sales Classics on First Street.

Officers arrived at 4321 First Street and saw the suspect, described as an adult white male, in front of the business acting “agitated and aggressive.”

“After refusing the commands of the officers the male fled on foot back into the business,” Lieutenant Jeff Bretzing said in a statement. “Moments later he left the business from a broken window to the rear of the building and began running. An officer, who had been standing to the rear of the business, ran after the male. An altercation took place between the officer and the male, during which the officer fired his pistol hitting the male.”

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Officials said the 19-year-old suspect was taken by ambulance to Eden Trauma Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. The officer was treated and released for minor injuries at Valley Care Hospital. The officer’s name has not yet been released.

Police officials said this is the first officer-involved shooting in almost ten years for Pleasanton Police.

Businesses in the nearby Pleasant Plaza reopened today after being closed all day on Sunday due to the investigation.

Photo 1 courtesy Jordan Ginn

Photo 2 contributed.

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