Raymond Smith, a 54-year-old Oakley man, died in custody on May 11, 2026, after attempting suicide in his cell at the Martinez Detention Facility. He had been arrested in January 2026 for shooting at a deputy.
- Smith fired several shots at a deputy during a traffic stop on January 12, 2026, in Oakley. - He barricaded himself in his home and attempted suicide, leading to his arrest.
- He was pronounced dead at a hospital on May 11 after a suicide attempt in his cell on May 4. - The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office are investigating the incident.