ALAMEDA — An individual who was shot by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy during what may have been an attempted burglary Wednesday morning has died, authorities said.

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The incident prompted police to block off the 2000 block of Buena Vista Avenue as they searched for a possible second suspect. Nearby residents were asked to shelter in place.

The shooting was reported at 10:44 a.m. and was initially classified as a burglary or home invasion, Alameda police Lt. Jill Ottaviano said.

But the circumstances surrounding the shooting at the single-family residence are still unclear and the cause remains under investigation, Ottaviano said.

The deputy who was involved in the shooting works for the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, according to Jimmy Lee, a spokesman for the office.

Lee declined to comment on how long the deputy has been with the department, or whether the deputy will be placed on administrative leave while the investigation remains ongoing.

Alameda police brought in a K-9 from San Leandro police to help carry out the search for the possible second suspect. Officers also brought in an armored vehicle as they checked whether the suspect may have been hiding inside the residence.

San Leandro police Lt. Bob McManus said San Leandro police were at the scene to support Alameda police but were not directly involved.

Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.

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