Erik Charles Lebak, 32, of Redding, California, died on August 28, 2014, after an officer-involved shooting during a response to a reported suicidal subject at a Fig Tree Lane residence. Deputies arriving on scene heard gunfire from inside the house. Erik, armed with a shotgun and a handgun, confronted deputies outside and discharged his shotgun at least twice in close proximity to them. Deputies returned fire; the Shasta County Coroner’s Office’s autopsy confirmed Erik died of gunshot wounds.

The deputies were placed on paid administrative leave while the incident was investigated under the Multi-Agency Critical Incident Protocol. The Redding Police Department led the inquiry with assistance from the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office, the California Highway Patrol, and the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined Erik was experiencing a mental health crisis and was suicidal at the time; no charges were filed against the deputies, and the shooting was deemed justified.

Erik left behind two young children, Hagen and Makenna, his parents, and extended family. Does anyone have information about Erik’s life in Redding or what led up to the events on August 28, 2014?