ALPINE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a death in Alpine on Wednesday.

A San Diego Sheriff’s Office personnel shot an individual at approximately 7:30 p.m. near the 1700 block of Kyrsten Terrace which resulted in their death, according to law enforcement.

Authorities stated they believed the individual was allegedly pointing a handgun at the officers. However, authorities later confirmed the weapon was a replica firearm.

In the coming days, The San Diego Sheriff’s Office will said they release body camera footage and a critical incident video regarding the shooting.

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506, the DOJ is independently reviewing and investigating the shooting.

“Following notification b

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