Alpine — A person was fatally shot by a deputy from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department on November 5,2025 in Alpine. The identity of the person has not yet been publicly released.
Incident Details
At around 6:40 p.m., deputies were called to a home on the 1700 block Kyrsten Terrace Court to conduct a welfare check on an individual, who was allegedly armed. Other details are unclear, but during the encounter at least one deputy discharged a weapon. The person was hit and would later be pronounced deceased. It would be later be determined that the weapon was a replica gun
The San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating this incident, as is the California Department of Justice.
Legal Oversight
- Under California Penal Code § 835a, a law‐enforcement officer is justified in using deadly force only when reasonably necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury. The review will examine whether that standard was met.
- If findings indicate excessive or unreasonable force, or a failure in protocol, affected families may have recourse under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and related civil-rights statutes.
Seeking Accountability for Officer-Involved Shootings
If you witnessed this incident, were near the scene, or are connected to the affected person, consider these steps:
- Request public records: incident report, deputy statements, dispatch audio, body-worn camera footage, ballistic and forensic reports.
- Preserve personal evidence: If you took photos or video, note the exact timestamp, location, and your perspective of what occurred.
- Consult legal counsel: If you believe force may have been excessive, or procedures were not followed, speak with attorneys experienced in civil-rights or wrongful-death claims.
If you or a loved one has been impacted by police misconduct or an in-custody incident such as this one in Alpine, 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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