Anthony Ant Shooting San Leandro Death and Obituary

Tragedy struck before sunrise in San Leandro, where Anthony Ant, 41, lost his life during a deputy-involved shooting in the Fairmont Terrace neighborhood. The suddenness of his death has left a deep ache in the hearts of those who knew him and a community searching for understanding.

Just before 3:20 a.m., deputies with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a man reportedly expressing fear and asking to speak with law enforcement. What followed on Selborne Drive ended in gunfire. Anthony died at the scene. The California Department of Justice has since opened an independent investigation under the direction of Attorney General Rob Bonta. Early reports suggesting he may not have been armed have intensified community concern and sorrow.

Anthony was more than the circumstances surrounding his final moments. He was a man with a personal story — shaped by relationships, experiences, and aspirations. Friends remember him as someone who navigated life’s complexities with resilience. He had connections that mattered and a presence that left an imprint.

As San Leandro reflects on this loss, conversations have turned toward compassion, accountability, and the human cost of such encounters. Regardless of the investigation’s outcome, one truth remains: a life ended, and a family’s world changed forever.

In grief, the community honors Anthony not as a headline, but as a human being deserving of dignity and remembrance.