San Leandro, CA — A community is mourning the loss of Anthony Ant, 41, following a deadly early‑morning shooting involving Alameda County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the Fairmont Terrace neighborhood of San Leandro. The tragic incident has left residents shaken and raised difficult questions as an independent investigation gets underway.
Shortly after 3:19 a.m. on Monday, deputies responded to a call in the 16000 block of Selborne Drive after a person reported he had a firearm and expressed intent to harm others, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies established a perimeter and, during the encounter, the individual exited the residence and was deemed an “immediate threat,” leading two deputies to open fire. The person was later pronounced deceased. No deputies were injured in the incident.
The California Department of Justice has taken over the investigation under Assembly Bill 1506, a state law requiring independent review of all law enforcement shootings involving unarmed civilians. The Attorney General’s office has not released further details as the inquiry continues.
Friends and neighbors expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Anthony Ant—believed by local residents to be a beloved member of the community—describing him as a kind‑hearted individual. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the decision to use lethal force have prompted conversations about public safety, law enforcement responses, and the importance of transparency in the investigation.
As the community mourns, support continues to pour in for Anthony Ant’s family, and officials urge anyone with information to come forward as the state’s independent review proceeds.