Lucas Ritter
Service Record
California Highway Patrol
| Rank | Officer |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Incident Reports
2023 Death of Jesse Dominguez
On November 19, 2023, Dominguez was walking on the freeway. Ritter made contact. Dominquez refused to leave the freeway and a struggle began. Police claim that Dominquez gained control of Ritter's Taser and used it against Ritter. Ritter shot Dominquez.[1][2]
Dominquez died at the hospital.[1]
The incident was captured on Ritter's body-worn camera and a witness's cell phone camera.[3]
Response Timeline
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.[4]
On November 28, 2023, Dominquez's family filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging the use of excessive force.[2]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ashley Mackey, Grief-stricken family continues push for change after man fatally shot by CHP officer on 105 Fwy, ABC 7, 2023-12-16
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jesse Dominguez: Family of man fatally shot on 105 Freeway suing CHP, FOX 11, 2023-11-28
- ↑ Investigation underway after CHP shooting, KTLA, 2023-11-20
- ↑ Current Cases, State of California Department of Justice
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