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One dead after officer involved shooting in San Luis Obispo

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February 28, 2026 8:26 pm
Published 8:32 pm

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – San Luis Obispo Police closed off Poinsettia and Bluebell following an officer-involved shooting just before 5:00 p.m. Saturday.

San Luis Obispo Police pronounced the suspect in the shooting dead at the scene after he pulled a replica firearm and shouted aggressively at the 900 Block of El Capitan Way.

Paramedics tried life-saving measures on the man but could not resuscitate him. His identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification, according to the SLOPD.

SLOPD officers advised citizens to avoid the area out of precaution for several hours after the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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