Romaine Morgan

Age : 43

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 12/24/2025

Location : Balfour Road and Foothill Drive

City : Brentwood

County : Contra Costa

State : California

Agency : Brentwood Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/24/2025, Brentwood police conducted a traffic stop at Balfour Road and Foothill Drive for possible DUI. While speaking with the driver, officers stated they developed probable cause to search the vehicle and reported finding a loaded rifle inside. When officers attempted to arrest Romaine Morgan, police alleged that he physically resisted and did not follow verbal commands. Police stated that Morgan then reached for the firearm. Officers opened fire and shot him. Morgan was pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.facebook.com/PDBrentwoodCA.gov/photos/officer-involved-shooting-investigation-on-wednesday-december-24-2025-at-around-/1206761471643779/
https://www.ktvu.com/news/brentwood-deadly-police-shooting-suspect-identified
https://www.thepress.net/news/identity-of-suspect-who-died-after-officer-involved-shooting-released-by-brentwood-police/article_2e03c9e5-5c7f-432e-b667-e68c56a8a9a1.html
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/armed-man-killed-by-brentwood-police-during-traffic-stop-identified/