Deadly Benicia shooting during domestic violence incident may have been self-defense, police say

A man died after a shooting at a Benicia home late Thursday night in an incident reported as domestic violence, police said.

Benicia police officers responded to a home on London Circle around 10 p.m. after a report of a gunshot. At the scene, first responders found a man who had been shot and was being given CPR. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the initial call was also reported as a possible domestic violence incident, and the weapon may have been fired in self-defense. The incident involved several family members, including a juvenile, who all lived at the home, police said.

Authorities have not released the man's name and police said because of the juvenile's involvement, no additional information was immediately available.

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. In Solano County, SafeQuest Solano provides confidential domestic violence advocacy, shelter, and support at 866-487-7233.