Child fatally shoots family member in self-defense during incident at Benicia home, police say
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Key Points:
- Benicia police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night on London Circle, which may have been an act of self-defense during a domestic violence incident.
- Responding officers and fire personnel found a man who had been shot once and later died despite medical efforts.
- The initial 911 call suggested the shooting involved multiple family members, including a juvenile, all residing in the same home.
- Police have not released further details or announced any arrests as the investigation continues.
- Authorities encourage individuals experiencing domestic violence to seek help through the National Domestic Violence Hotline or local support agencies like SafeQuest Solano.
