The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on February 28, 2026, in San Luis Obispo. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM and involved the San Luis Obispo Police Department. One individual died as a result of the shooting.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that this investigation will be conducted under Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), which requires the DOJ to independently review such incidents. “Following notification of this incident, DOJ’s California Police Shooting Investigation Team initiated an investigation in accordance with AB 1506 mandates. Upon completion of the investigation, it will be turned over to DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for independent review,” according to the announcement.
Members of the public who have information related to this incident are encouraged to contact authorities at (916) 210-2871.
The California Attorney General’s office is responsible for enforcing state laws and protecting public rights and safety throughout California. It also advances initiatives in civil rights, consumer protection, and environmental justice as part of its duties as outlined by the state constitution. The office promotes transparency through resources like the OpenJustice portal, which publishes criminal justice data for public access. More details about DOJ’s role under AB 1506 can be found on its official website: https://oag.ca.gov/ois-incidents.
Attorney General Rob Bonta leads this office, which operates statewide and serves as California’s chief law enforcement authority.
