police gunDixon — A man was fatally shot by officers from the Dixon Police Department on December 7, 2025 following a pursuit that began with a traffic stop, according to the department. 

Incident Details

Officers initially responded to a report of a vehicle stopped with no lights on North First Street  When approached, the driver fled in the vehicle and entered eastbound Interstate 80. The vehicle entered eastbound Interstate 80, then exited at Pedrick Road, where the vehicle came to a stop near a Chevron gas station. The driver had a black handgun, later found to be a BB gun, in the vehicle and raised it in the direction of officers, at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred. The individual was struck and transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The Solano County District Attorney’s Office’s Major Crimes Task Force is leading the criminal investigation into the shooting. 

Legal Oversight & Use-of-Force Standards

Under California law, the use of deadly force by peace officers is governed by California Penal Code § 835a — allowing officers to discharge firearms only when they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury.

In reviewing this incident, investigators will examine whether:

  • The suspect posed an imminent threat to officers or others;

  • The fleeing suspect or conduct during the traffic stop justified the use of lethal force;

  • Any less-lethal alternatives or de-escalation tactics were feasible under the circumstances;

  • Departmental policies, training, and protocols were properly followed.

If the force is determined to be unjustified or excessive, the circumstances may support civil-rights or wrongful-death claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Seeking Accountability for Officer-Involved Shootings

If you witnessed this incident, were in the area, or are seeking to understand your rights after a use-of-force event:

1. Request Public Records

You may request:

  • The full incident and arrest report

  • Officer statements and dispatch logs

  • Body-worn camera or patrol-vehicle dash-cam footage

  • Forensic and evidence documentation (including any recovered firearm)

  • Medical records or transport logs related to the suspect’s hospitalization

2. Preserve Any Evidence You Have

Document your exact location, what you observed or heard, time, lighting, vantage point, and any photos or videos you captured. Even minimal details—sounds, commands, movement—can be critical later.

3. Consult With a Civil-Rights Attorney

If you believe the force used was unreasonable, protocols were violated, or there were constitutional rights infringements, legal options may be available.
If you or a loved one has been impacted by an officer-involved shooting such as this one in Dixon, 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.

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