Police-Involved Shooting Under Investigation At Walnut Creek Home Near School

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Authorities are investigating a police-involved shooting in Walnut Creek.

One person was reported dead after a shooting at about midnight near Buena Vista Elementary School.

The Walnut Creek Police Department reported that an officer fired a weapon in the area of Alvarado and Buena Vista avenues shortly after 12:30 a.m.

One person died in the shooting that happened outside of a house, according to early reports.

Police blocked surrounding streets as officers secured the scene outside a home at 1907 Alvarado Ave., where video footage showed a heavy law enforcement presence and a covered body, according to KTVU. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots and said officers instructed neighbors to remain inside their homes.

Police said the scene is secure and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Patch will be updating details as the investigation continues.