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State Takes Over Probe of Fatal Deputy Shooting During Alpine Welfare Check

The Attorney General’s office will conduct the probe under AB 1506.

Overview

  • A person was shot and killed by at least one on‑duty San Diego County sheriff’s deputy Wednesday evening, authorities said.
  • Deputies had been dispatched for a welfare check in the 1700 block of Kyrsten Terrace in Alpine about an hour before the 7:30 p.m. shooting.
  • No deputies were injured, according to Sheriff’s Lt. Sean Gallagher.
  • Officials released no identifying details or circumstances about the person who died.
  • The Department of Justice said no additional information is available now, and when the investigation is complete it will be referred to the DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section for independent review.