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Joaquin Anthony “Tony” Pereya

Age : 46

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/26/2026

Location : Alvarado Avenue and Buena Vista Avenue

City : Walnut Creek

County : Contra Costa

State : California

Agency : Walnut Creek Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police when reported looking into windows

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/26/2026, Walnut Creek Police Department officers responded around 12:10 a.m. to reports of a person in dark clothing looking into homes and parked vehicles with a flashlight in the area of Alvarado Avenue near Buena Vista Avenue in Walnut Creek, California. Officers located Joaquin Anthony “Tony” Pereya holding what appeared to be a firearm. Officers issued commands to drop the weapon and Pereya did not comply, leading officers to fire at him. The object later was determined to be a pellet gun that resembled a handgun. Pereya died of his injuries. His mother said he had a long history of mental illness and was not legally permitted to buy a firearm. The officers involved were placed on administrative leave while a Contra Costa County District Attorney investigation is underway.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktvu.com/news/police-shooting-walnut-creek-body-scene
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/police-shooting-under-investigation-in-walnut-creek-thursday/
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/walnut-creek-fatal-police-shooting-alvarado-buena-vista-avenues/