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Walnut Creek mayor, police chief address officer‑involved shooting that killed resident
Summary
Mayor Kevin Wilk and Police Chief Ryan Hibbs updated the council and public about an officer‑involved shooting that resulted in the death of Tony Pereira. Chief Hibbs said both officers have been placed on administrative leave, body‑worn cameras were activated, and the Contra Costa County DA is conducting a parallel investigation.
Mayor Kevin Wilk opened the meeting on March 3 by informing the council and the public that a Walnut Creek police officer‑involved shooting last Thursday resulted in the death of a local resident, identified in the meeting as Tony Pereira. Wilk called the loss “a tragedy for the family of the man, Tony Pereira, and for the entire community,” and said the city would support independent investigations.
Police Chief Ryan Hibbs told the council…
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