Pleasanton officers fatally shoot domestic violence suspect after standoff, police say

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KGO) -- An investigation is underway after police say two Pleasanton officers fatally shot a domestic violence suspect after an hours-long standoff.

According to police, the shooting occurred just after 3:30 p.m. at an apartment complex near Owens Drive and Willow Road.

Earlier in the day, police received a call from a person saying they were a victim of domestic violence. When officers arrived on scene they were able to locate the suspect who refused to leave the apartment.

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Police say after several hours the man walked out of the building holding a knife and that's when officers open fire.

Several agencies are on scene investigating the shooting including the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.