Romaine Morgan dies in fatal Brentwood police shooting

Romaine Morgan dies in fatal Brentwood police shooting

Fatal Brentwood police shooting death of Romaine Morgan – Obituary

Brentwood authorities identified 43-year-old Romaine Morgan of Stockton as the man who died during a police encounter on Christmas Eve.

According to police, the incident began when officers stopped Morgan on suspicion of driving under the influence on Dec. 24. During the stop, officers determined there was probable cause to search his vehicle, where they discovered a loaded high-powered rifle without a serial number. Due to his prior felony convictions, which included armed robbery, Morgan was legally barred from possessing firearms.

When officers attempted to arrest him, Morgan reportedly resisted and reached for the weapon, prompting an officer to fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives noted his extensive criminal history involving weapons-related offenses.