At least one Lathrop officer fires weapon after report of domestic violence, officials say
LATHROP, Calif. —
A domestic violence situation in a San Joaquin County neighborhood ended with at least one officer shooting their weapon Thursday evening, the Lathrop Police Department said.
The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday on Pamela Court and Chandra Way. It’s in a neighborhood east of Interstate 5 and south of J Street.
The shooting happened as officers contacted the people involved in the domestic violence incident, police said.
Police have not said why shots were fired or if anyone was hit. A San Joaquin County coroner’s vehicle was present at the scene, but police have not yet confirmed whether anyone died in the shooting.
“Consistent with standard procedure for this type of officer-involved shooting, the Lathrop Police Department requested that the California Department of Justice conduct an investigation,” Lathrop police said in a statement.
At least 10 people wearing suits arrived and entered the crime scene at around 12:30 a.m. Friday, according to KCRA 3’s Andres Valle, who was at the scene.
A large white command center truck was also visible as officers investigated.
Police initially blocked off Chandra Way between Lottie Way and Warfield Road, but by 12:15 a.m. Friday, officers reopened Chandra Way and moved the crime scene tape up to Pamela Court.
KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo observed police clear the scene around 4:30 a.m. Friday. Officers investigated the area for about 11 hours overall.
This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
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