Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age : 70

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/05/2025

Location : 1700 block of Krysten Terrace

City : Alpine

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : San Diego County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/05/2025, deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check call at a home on the 1700 block of Krysten Terrace in Alpine, California. Deputies encountered a man in his 70s who allegedly pointed what appeared to be a firearm at them. Deputies opened fire, striking the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Department of Justice is conducting an independent investigation under Assembly Bill 1506, which mandates state review of all police shootings resulting in civilian deaths.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/06/doj-investigating-after-person-shot-in-alpine-by-sheriffs-deputy/
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/alpine-deputy-shooting-investigation/3927375/
https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2025/11/06/state-investigation-fatal-shooting-sheriffs-personnel/