Alberto Arenas (2024)
Overview
On June 29, 2024, Downey California Police Department Sergeant Jason Klevos and Officer Robert Ramirez were dispatched to a disturbance between a neighbor and Arenas, who lit fireworks.[1] Officers talked to Arenas through a fence for over an hour. Arenas pointed a weapon over the fence. Officers fired, striking Arenas.[2]
Officers rendered aid.[2] Arenas died at the scene.[1]
The incident was captured on multiple officers' body-worn cameras.
The weapon was determined to be an airsoft rifle.[1]
The California Department of Justice will conduct an independent investigation of the shooting, which is required under state law for officer-involved shootings of unarmed individuals.[3]
Officers Involved
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Anastassia Olmos, Man shot and killed by Downey Police was wielding an airsoft style rifle, NBC Los Angeles, 2024-07-01
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Critical Incident Video June 29, 2024, Downey Police Department, 2024-08-19
- ↑ Current Cases, State of California Department of Justice
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