Suicidal Man Injured In Shootout With San Leandro Police
SAN LEANDRO (CBS SF) -- An apparently suicidal San Leandro man who was shot by police earlier on Friday is in stable condition and expected to survive, police said Friday afternoon.
Lt. Robert McManus said officers responded to the 1500 block of 137th Avenue around 9 a.m. after the man's own family members reported that he was sitting in a car in his driveway and appeared to be suicidal.
San Leandro police crisis intervention officers, hostage negotiators and a SWAT team were sent to the area. They found the 46-year-old man still in his car parked in a driveway there, outside his home.
Officers ended up in an exchange of gunfire with the suspect, who allegedly fired at least one shot at them. McManus could not immediately provide details of what led up to the shooting or who fired first.
There were eight officers on the scene and more than one was involved in the shooting, McManus said.
The man suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries. McManus said it remains unclear whether the man was struck by one of the officers or whether he shot himself.
No officers were wounded.
San Leandro police, Alameda County sheriff's crime scene investigators and the district attorney's office are investigating.
The injured man remains in the hospital but is expected to be released into police custody sometime this weekend, McManus said. He will be held on suspicion of at least one count of attempted murder of a police officer.
McManus said most of the officers at the scene had their body cameras turned on. Investigators will be reviewing the video and audio.
Streets in the area were blocked off during the incident, nearby San Leandro High School was placed on lockdown and residents were told to shelter-in-place after the shooting.
The lockdown was lifted at about 10:30 a.m. and students were able to resume their normal activities, San Leandro Unified School District spokeswoman Carla Spain said.
Nearby Jefferson Elementary School was not locked down, Spain said.
Over 36,000 Americans died in motor vehicle accidents in 2010, while nearly 5,000 more - nearly 38,400 - died by suicide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Here are some of the warning signs of suicide:
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
- Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
- Talking about being a burden to others.
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
- Sleeping too little or too much.
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
- Displaying extreme mood swings.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7 or locally, go to www.SFsuicide.org or call (415) 781-0500.
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