Multiple officers then shot him, according to interim Police Chief James Beere. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.
Officers “were able to initially make contact with the suspect, but as said, he ended up pointing the firearm at the police officers as well, at which point they discharged their firearms and struck the suspect,” Beere told reporters Monday.
It’s not clear how many officers fired at the man, or whether he discharged his weapon. OPD said those involved will be placed on paid administrative leave.
The department has launched a criminal and administrative investigation, and the Alameda County district attorney’s office and Community Police Review Agency are conducting their own.