Authorities on Wednesday were investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened on Highway 84 in the Fremont-Newark area, the California Highway Patrol said.
The shooting, which happened at about 2:48 p.m. in eastbound lanes near Newark Boulevard, followed a pursuit, the CHP said. Fremont police were involved in the shooting, but the CHP is the lead investigating agency.
The suspect, who was in possession of a firearm at the time of the incident, sustained fatal injuries, CHP officials said.
The public was asked to avoid the area.
Highway 84 separates Fremont and Newark in that area.
This is a developing news story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.
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