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The Solano County Sheriff’s Office released on Wednesday video footage of a fatal November officer-involved shooting in Cordelia.

The footage from a body worn camera and an in-car camera was released within 45 days of the incident, in compliance with state law. Some areas were blurred for privacy reasons, officials said on social media.

Events unfolded around 2:30 a.m. Nov. 27 in the 4300 block of Central Place in Cordelia following a report of a man with a firearm at a motel. A deputy in the area responded to assist Fairfield police officers, meeting with victims in the parking lot of a neighboring McDonald’s before driving around the eatery with his K9 partner to aid in the search for the suspect.

Upon arrival, the deputy saw the suspect jump from the bushes and run through the drive-thru, officials said. The deputy deployed his canine, which followed the suspect around the building.

The suspect then fired multiple shots at one police officer and the deputy, officials said, and the deputy returned fire, striking the suspect several times. Fairfield officers did not fire their weapons.

The suspect’s weapon was seized and officers rendered aid to the suspect, later identified as Robert Duncan Jr., 41, of Vallejo. Medics subsequently pronounced Duncan dead at the scene.

“Our condolences go out to the family, friends and all affected by this shooting,” officials said. “Any loss of life is tragic, and it is unfortunate this incident ended with this result.”

The matter remains under investigation by the District Attorney’s Major Crimes Task Force.

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