police gunRedwood City, San Mateo County A man identified as Jose Reynaldo Lombera, age 48, was fatally shot by Redwood City Police officers on November 11, 2025 after allegedly firing a gun into a public sidewalk and later pointing a firearm at officers, according to law-enforcement statements. 

Incident Details

At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers received a 911 call reporting a man had discharged a firearm into the sidewalk in the 200-block of Hazel Avenue in Redwood City. Officers established a perimeter in the neighborhood and used drone technology to locate the suspect. When contact was made, the man allegedly pointed his gun at officers, prompting them to fire. He was provided medical assistance at the scene, transported to a local hospital, and later pronounced dead. 

The shooting is under investigation by the Redwood City Police Department, the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office, and the county coroner’s office.

 

Legal Oversight

 

  • Under California Penal Code § 835a, officers may use deadly force only if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury. Investigators will assess whether this threshold was met.
  • If findings show the use of force was excessive or unjustified, affected family members may consider rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for potential civil-rights claims.

Seeking Accountability for Officer Involved Shootings 

If you were a witness to this incident, knew the deceased, or are seeking to understand your rights:

  • Request public records: incident and arrest reports, body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio, forensic reports.
  • Preserve your own evidence: Note time, location, your vantage point, any photos or videos you captured.
  • Consult legal counsel: If you believe the force may have been excessive or protocols violated, you may have potential claims. Attorneys experienced in law-enforcement use-of-force cases can evaluate whether rights may have been infringed.

If you or a loved one has been impacted by police misconduct or an in-custody incident such as this one involving Jose Reynaldo Lombera, contact The Sehat Law Firm at (949) 825-5200 for a free consultation, or complete the form at the bottom of this page to discuss your case with our legal team.

 

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