On June 30, Davis Bahrami called 911 making threats against his family. No crisis team was sent due to previous safety concerns. Officers attempted to communicate with Bahrami for de-escalation. He refused assistance, threatened neighbors, and approached officers brandishing a knife. Officers fired non-lethal rounds with no effect, then resorted to lethal force. Despite immediate medical aid, Bahrami died at the scene. The officers involved are on paid administrative leave while investigations continue.
The Antioch Police Department released body-worn camera footage regarding a fatal police shooting involving 26-year-old Davis Bahrami, who threatened to kill his family.
During a crisis call, Bahrami refused to allow officers to speak with his family and threatened violence against others, leading to police intervention.
Body camera footage revealed that Bahrami pulled a knife and charged at officers, prompting them to use lethal force after attempts to de-escalate.
Bahrami died at the scene despite officers providing medical aid, and police officers involved are currently on paid administrative leave pending an investigation.
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