California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Salinas, California. The incident, which occurred on January 29, 2025, involved personnel from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and resulted in the death of one individual.
The investigation is being carried out under Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), which mandates the DOJ to independently review such incidents. Following notification by local authorities, the DOJ's California Police Shooting Investigation Team began its inquiry. Once completed, the findings will be forwarded to the DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for further review.
Attorney General Bonta emphasized that this process aligns with AB 1506 requirements to ensure a thorough and independent examination of officer-involved shootings. Further details about the DOJ's responsibilities under AB 1506 can be found at https://oag.ca.gov/ois-incidents.