Child fatally shoots family member in self-defense during incident at Benicia home, police say

BENICIA, Calif. (KGO) -- Benicia police are investigating after a child shot and killed a family member during a domestic violence incident.

It happened at around 10 p.m. Thursday on London Circle, where police responded to calls for a single gunshot. Police say several family members were involved, including one juvenile.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered an adult male with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police say the gun was fired in self-defense and all individuals involved lived in the same household.

Police say that, because a child was involved, no other details are being released.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788, or call SafeQuest Solano, a local agency that provides confidential Domestic Violence Advocacy/Shelters/Support: 24 Hour Toll free (866) 487-7233