An unarmed person died Friday after Martinez police officers opened fire while responding to a reported burglary at a cannabis dispensary, according to police.
Police did not say if the person who died was shot by officers. Another person was injured, but it was unclear if they were shot as well.
At about 3:27 a.m., the department received a report of an alarm at Velvet cannabis dispensary, located at 4808 Sunrise Drive, police said. Officers responding to the scene were told multiple people and two vehicles were at the business.
At 3:32 a.m., police arrived on scene, and one of the vehicles, a white SUV, drove off.
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"Officers broadcast that shots were fired and there was an assault on an officer," police said in a statement.
A second vehicle on scene tried to drive off but crashed into a fire hydrant. The two people inside the vehicle were taken to the hospital, where one of them later died. Their cause of death wasn't immediately known.
Police also said an officer was taken to a hospital for "what is believed to be a minor injury."
Police believe four officers fired shots during the incident. They all have been placed on administrative leave.
An investigation is ongoing and police are reviewing body-worn cameras and other footage.
"The investigating agencies have responded with extensive resources to determine exactly what took place," police stated.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice is investigating and would review the case based on a state law which requires it to be the lead investigating agency for police shootings that result in the death of an unarmed person.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Martinez police at 925-372-3450.
