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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/21/2026

Location : Interstate 5 near Exit 748

City : Weed

County : Siskiyou

State : California

Agency : Weed Police Department, Mt. Shasta Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/21/2026, a Weed police officer conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 5 near Exit 748. During the stop, the officer requested assistance and a Mt. Shasta police officer responded. As officers continued the stop, the situation escalated and both officers opened fire, striking the driver. The man died from gunshot wounds. Authorities reported that the stop developed into a confrontation that led to the use of deadly force. The California Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation, and both officers were placed on administrative leave.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2026/03/23/officer-involved-shooting-in-weed-led-to-death-of-driver/89292269007/
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-with-multiple-agencies-near-i-5-in-weed