Alameda County Sheriff's deputies had been called to a San Lorenzo home 19 times since 2011, for issues ranging from domestic violence to "psychological issues." On their most recent visit, a situation that began as a call for medical attention ended in a fatal shooting.

Sheriff's Office spokesman Sergeant J.D. Nelson tells SFist that Alameda County firefighters and paramedics were called to the home at 97 Paseo Grande at around 10 Monday night after reports that the 60-year-old man who lived there was suffering from seizures. Nelson says that as the man, who Nelson declined to identify, was being led to an ambulance, he assaulted "at least one" paramedic, then ran back into his home "and hid."

At that point, a sergeant and deputy were called to the home to search for the man, Nelson said. He then "came out with a baseball bat and hit the sergeant," as well as the rifle the sergeant was carrying, Nelson alleged. The blow bruised the sergeant's arm and disabled his rifle.

The sergeant then drew a handgun. Both the deputy and he shot and killed the man.

This wasn't the first time law enforcement officials have been called to the home: Nelson says that there had been "at least" 19 calls for service at this address since 2011, after reports of (among other things) domestic violence, intoxication, and "psychological issues."

The deceased was married and lived with his wife, who Nelson says was at home when the shooting occurred. According to the Contra Costa Times, the couple also has adult children, who were reportedly not on the premises.

Both officers involved in the shooting (he declined to identify them, as well) are veterans of the Sheriff's Office and will be placed on paid administrative leave, Nelson said.

[CC Times]