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Pleasanton Shooting Suspect Booked on Homicide Charges After Explosive Devices Removed

The homicide investigation remains active with officials assuring community safety.

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Overview

  • Pleasanton police responded late Friday to reports of a shooting on the 4600 block of Helpert Court and found a man with a fatal gunshot wound.
  • Officers arrested 29-year-old Lucas Chan at the scene and booked him into Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of homicide.
  • Detectives discovered devices in Chan’s home described as possible improvised explosive devices and summoned the Alameda County Sheriff’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team.
  • EOD specialists safely rendered and removed the devices and authorities confirm there is no ongoing threat to residents.
  • Officials are withholding the victim’s identity pending next-of-kin notification and are asking anyone with information to contact the Pleasanton Police Department.