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Bay Area Police officers routinely make traffic stops because they suspect that a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Police are also trained to act in a way to protects themselves. More specifically, police are trained to watch your hands when they make a stop. They are looking to see if you reach down to grab a weapon or if you are attempting to destroy evidence of a crime.
In Santa Clara County, a man was pulled over for a routine traffic stop. The officer was watching the suspect the entire time. When the officer approached the vehicle, he observed that the man he was stopping was reaching down. The Officer was not sure what the man was reaching for but he believed that it may be a loaded handgun stuck between the seats.
The 42 year old man, whom the Santa Clara Police have not yet released a name, was being pulled over because the officer believed that the 42 year old man was driving under the influence (DUI). He was stopped on the 2400 block of Karen Drive in Santa Clara, California.
The 42 year old man became uncooperative, and the city of Santa Clara police called for backup, said Santa Clara police Capt. Phil Cooke. Before additional units from other agencies could arrive, the suspect reached for a revolver between the seat in the front, Cooke said.
"The officer fired in self-defense based on the suspect's actions," Cooke said. "Unfortunately, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene, but we're grateful that there were no other injuries."
The Santa Clara County District Attorney will investigate the fatal shooting by the Santa Clara Police Department and determine if charges will be filed. At this point, the officer, a 2 year officer whose name was not yet released, will be placed on administrative duties until the results of the investigation are released.
The same set of facts seems to happen every year. In fact, many officer involved shootings occur in Alameda County cases every decade. Hayward and Fremont DUI cases can also have the same dangers. If you find yourself in a situation where you are fighting criminal charges, contact a Newark DUI lawyer/ Fremont DUI Lawyer/ Hayward DUI Lawyer asap.
Hayward DUI and expungement Attorney Bob Mortland is a solo practitioner attorney in Alameda County. Mr. Mortland takes cases that are personal injury, debt settlement, criminal defense, expungements, and traffic ticket defense.
