Golden State Today

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) in Grover Beach, California. The incident, which occurred on May 25, 2024, resulted in the death of one individual.

The investigation is being conducted under Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), which mandates independent reviews of certain OIS incidents. Following notification by local authorities, the DOJ’s California Police Shooting Investigation Team initiated its inquiry. Upon completion, the findings will be reviewed by the DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division.

More information about the California Department of Justice's role and responsibilities under AB 1506 can be found at: https://oag.ca.gov/ois-incidents.