PACIFICA, Calif. – Police in Pacifica have released new details in the investigation into a fatal shooting incident that occurred on March 27, 2024. The department identified the woman involved, revealed the officers who discharged their firearms, and provided body-worn camera footage of the tragic event.

In an official statement, Chief Maria Sarasua expressed her condolences, acknowledging the sorrowful nature of incidents involving deadly force. She emphasized the importance of treating all parties involved with care and compassion while ensuring a thorough investigation into the incident.

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The woman responsible for the shooting has been identified as 50-year-old Michelle Arrais. According to authorities, on the morning of March 27, Arrais allegedly shot her 23-year-old son inside their apartment, located on the 2500 block of Francisco Boulevard.

The victim informed police that he was awakened by gunshots within the apartment. Subsequently, his mother entered his bedroom and fired two rounds at him.

Upon arriving at the scene, two officers observed Arrais attempting to flee the apartment complex in her SUV. Body camera footage reveals that she aimed a handgun at the officers, prompting them to open fire in self-defense.

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Following the shooting, officers discovered a loaded 9mm semiautomatic handgun in Arrais’ possession. Additionally, four boxes of ammunition were found in her purse, which was located on the passenger seat of her vehicle.

Despite immediate medical attention from paramedics, Arrais succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

Corporal Hayden Fry and Officer Kevin Contreras, the two officers who discharged their firearms, have been identified. Fry has served with the Pacifica Police Department for eight years, while Contreras joined the department last year, bringing six years of prior law enforcement experience.

The injured son was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During a search of the apartment, authorities tragically discovered the family’s pet dog deceased from gunshot wounds. Investigators suspect that Arrais took the dog’s life before shooting her son.

As the investigation continues, the Pacifica community grapples with the somber aftermath of this family tragedy.

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